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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Neil Barsky

Kamala Harris should launch a national campaign to end the US diabetes epidemic

Kamala Harris, wearing a navy suit, speaking at a podium as she gestures her hand
‘The Biden-Harris administration has demonstrated that it is unafraid to challenge the pharmaceutical industry over insulin prices.’ Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters

Before addressing the political opportunity in front of the vice-president, let us first confront the sacred cow in the room.

Contrary to recent claims by Donald Trump, JD Vance and Ted Cruz, Kamala Harris loves a good cheeseburger; she positively does not want to take our red meat away. She has cited sugars and sodas as major culprits in our poor health. Moreover, the Biden-Harris administration has demonstrated that it is unafraid to challenge the stranglehold the pharmaceutical industry has over insulin prices, and the cost that industry charges Medicare patients for drugs.

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