As a doctor, I'm deeply concerned that the White House's sabotage of USPS may literally cost many Americans their lives. Let me repeat that: The administration's plan to slow down the mail could cause folks to die, if they don't get their medications on time. Here's how: (1/9)
Over a million Americans have insulin-dependent diabetes in this country. What if the mail causes their insulin to be delayed? A few days without insulin can result in Diabetic Ketoacidosis - or *potentially deadly* high blood sugar. All thanks to politics. (2/9)
Nearly half of people over 50 have high blood pressure. If your medication for chronic hypertension comes a week late, it could cause a critical increase in blood pressure, and lead to a stroke. All thanks to politics. (3/9)
Each year, 2 million Americans will need blood thinners. If they come late? Those with atrial fibrillation could have a stroke. Those with a history of blood clots will have higher risk of blood clots to the lungs that could lead to sudden death. All thanks to politics. (4/9)
Then there’s cancer medication. Just read this: (5/9)
Getting medication by mail is more common than you might think. Even before #COVID19 left us homebound, 20% of Americans were getting their prescriptions through mail order. With elderly people being told to stay home, that number's even higher now. (6/9) ncpa.co/adherence/Adhe…
As you might have guessed, this is going to affect our senior citizens in a big way. 90 percent of Americans over 65 have at least one prescription. And 2/3 of all adults do. Millions of them could now be in danger. All thanks to politics. (7/9) hpi.georgetown.edu/rxdrugs/
Another group especially harmed? Our veterans. The mail delay is causing huge waits for them to receive mail-order Rx drugs, with some waiting weeks & missing doses of vital medications. This is the thank you to them for defending our country. (8/9) abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireS…
As a citizen, I am outraged at the impact this USPS sabotage could have on our democracy and the right to vote. As a doctor? I'm terrified that Americans will literally pay for this with their lives.
All thanks to politics.
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All thanks to politics.
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