Without action, costs for prescriptions will only get worse A laboratory technician works on technology for an artificial biological pancreas at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem on Sept. 14. A laboratory technician works on technology for an artificial biological pancreas at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem on Sept. 14. (Ammar Awad/Reuters) Oct. 5, 2020 at 4:40 p.m. CDT The insulin situation is even more dire than reported in the Oct. 1 news article “No proof of Trump’s boast on insulin cost.” Many people with diabetes have been traveling to Canada to purchase their insulin because the prices are so much more reasonable there. But, because President Trump has mishandled the pandemic, Americans can no longer cross the border to Canada. People with diabetes, who suffer more seriously from the novel coronavirus, are struggling to control their condition — a condition that is considered preexisting and that insurance companies may no longer be required to cover if Mr. Trump has his way in the Supreme Court. People with diabetes have nothing to cheer about. Emily Spitzer, Bethesda Read more letters to the editor. 0 Comments Today’s Headlines The most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors and delivered every morning. Enter your email address By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy PAID PROMOTED STORIES Kris Kristofferson Wrote His Own Songs - Along with a Few You May Not Know Kris Kristofferson Wrote His Own Songs - Along with a Few You May Not Know Investing.com Before you renew Amazon Prime, read this Before you renew Amazon Prime, read this Wikibuy Quick Poll: Will You Vote for Biden Quick Poll: Will You Vote for Biden Democratic Governors Association Born Into Billions: Meet America's Richest Heirs Born Into Billions: Meet America's Richest Heirs Investing.com [Photos] Inside Joel Osteen's Mansion Where He Lives With His Partner [Photos] Inside Joel Osteen's Mansion Where He Lives With His Partner Chocolate.com Surgeon: Tinnitus? When The Ringing Won't Stop, Do This Surgeon: Tinnitus? When The Ringing Won't Stop, Do This newhealthylife.club Recommended by Sign in to join the conversation Today’s Headlines The most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors and delivered every morning. Enter your email address By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy About Us Public Relations Careers Diversity & Inclusion Newspaper in Education Today's Paper WP BrandStudio Events Policies & Standards Get The Post Home Delivery Digital Subscription Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & eBooks e-Replica Help Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Reader Representative Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2020 The Washington Post

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