Presidential Message on National Diabetes Month

The White House Executive Office of the PresidentDonald Trump's profile →2026-11-11

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“An estimated 25 percent of adults living with diabetes are unaware they have it”
Checked as: 25 percent of adults living with diabetes in the United States are unaware they have it The sources we found don't settle it: The evidence points against it, but a second, independent check didn't confirm that. source ↗ “1 in 5 don’t know they have diabetes.” Verdict right?

“the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has doubled”
Checked as: The number of adults in the United States diagnosed with diabetes has doubled in recent decades. The sources we found don't settle it: Only one independent source addressed it. source ↗ Verdict right?

“more than 40 million men and women in the United States living with the disease”
Checked as: More than 40 million men and women in the United States are living with diabetes. The sources we found don't settle it: The one source present is a 2019 PolitiFact fact-check about whether "half the country has diabetes or prediabetes." source ↗ Verdict right?

“This plan is slashing the price of prescription drugs, including insulin, by securing Most-Favored-Nation pricing so that Americans never again pay more than patients in other countries for the same medications.”
Checked as: Trump's Great Healthcare Plan secures Most-Favored-Nation pricing for prescription drugs, including insulin, so that Americans do not pay more than patients in other countries for the same medications. The sources we found don't settle it: No passage mentions insulin being covered by the plan's Most-Favored-Nation pricing, and the passages describe prices matched to other developed or wealthy nations, not a guarantee that Americans never pay more than patients in any other country. source ↗ Verdict right?

“I proudly established the Make America Healthy Again Commission”
Checked as: President Donald Trump established the Make America Healthy Again Commission. Supported by politifact.com source ↗ Fact-checker citedConfidence: medium Verdict right?

“my Great Healthcare Plan, unveiled earlier this year”
Checked as: President Donald Trump's "Great Healthcare Plan" was unveiled earlier in 2026 (before November 11, 2026). Supported by rollcall.com source ↗ Primary sourceConfidence: high Verdict right?

“prescription drug prices recorded their largest annual decline in more than 60 years”
Checked as: Prescription drug prices recorded their largest annual decline in more than 60 years. The sources we found don't settle it: The evidence confirms a recent annual decline in prescription drug prices of 3.1% per BLS data, and Trump claimed it was "the largest prescription drug price cuts in the history of our country," but no source in the evidence independently verifies or contradicts the specific claim that this constitutes the largest… source ↗ Verdict right?

“any American can also purchase insulin for $35 per month or less”
Checked as: Through TrumpRx, any American can purchase insulin for $35 per month or less. The sources we found don't settle it: Neither source directly addresses whether TrumpRx offers insulin at $35 per month or less. A source mentions only that TrumpRx includes "Insulin Lispro" as a generic medication discount but gives no price. source ↗ Verdict right?

“Patients who buy GLP-1s through TrumpRx are saving $1,800 this year”
Checked as: Patients who buy GLP-1s through TrumpRx are saving $1,800 in 2026. The sources we found don't settle it: None of the three sources states a $1,800 savings figure for GLP-1 purchasers on TrumpRx. The closest figure given is an aggregate claim that "TrumpRx.gov has already saved real patients over $700 million" across all drugs, with no per-patient GLP-1 breakdown. source ↗ Verdict right?

“we have delivered massive price cuts on GLP-1s and other drugs used to manage diabetes”
Checked as: The Trump administration delivered price cuts on GLP-1s and other drugs used to manage diabetes. True, but missing context: The discounted prices apply only to a small number of brand-name drugs sold through TrumpRx or under limited MFN circumstances, and there is no evidence of broad drug price decreases. source ↗ Fact-checker citedConfidence: medium“The administration has announced discounted cash prices for a small number of brand-name drugs. There isn’t evidence Trump’s deals so far have led to broad decreases in drug prices, nor is it certain they will in the future.” Verdict right?

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Nearly every American family has been touched by diabetes—a parent, a grandparent, a child, or a neighbor whose daily life is shaped by this disease. This National Diabetes Month, we recognize the millions of Americans struggling with diabetes, and we reaffirm our commitment to reverse the chronic disease epidemic in our Nation and Make America Healthy Again.

In recent decades, the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has doubled, with more than 40 million men and women in the United States living with the disease. An estimated 25 percent of adults living with diabetes are unaware they have it, putting their health at serious risk every single day. For too long, the Federal Government accepted these numbers as the cost of modern life. My Administration refuses to accept that answer, and we are fighting every day to help patients and families receive the care and medicine they need to stay healthy, including insulin.

When I returned to office, I made a promise to pursue groundbreaking medical advancements and expand access to care for American families and patients, which is why I proudly established the Make America Healthy Again Commission to gain new insights into health conditions like diabetes. Through my Great Healthcare Plan, unveiled earlier this year, I am continuing to deliver on my commitment. This plan is slashing the price of prescription drugs, including insulin, by securing Most-Favored-Nation pricing so that Americans never again pay more than patients in other countries for the same medications. It will cut insurance premiums by putting money directly into the pockets of American families instead of insurance companies. It will hold Big Insurance accountable by requiring insurers to disclose, in plain English, how often they deny claims and how much of every premium dollar actually goes to care. Furthermore, it will bring total price transparency to American healthcare so that patients know the cost of care before they receive it. Together, these reforms will deliver a healthcare system that puts patients first, restores trust, and truly serves the American People.

Through platforms like TrumpRx, we are lowering the cost of medications and ensuring individuals with diabetes are not left without the care they depend on. Under my leadership, prescription drug prices recorded their largest annual decline in more than 60 years, and we have delivered massive price cuts on GLP-1s and other drugs used to manage diabetes. Patients who buy GLP-1s through TrumpRx are saving $1,800 this year, and those savings will soar to $3,000 by 2028. Thanks to TrumpRx, any American can also purchase insulin for $35 per month or less. With bold and decisive America First policies, my Administration will always stand up for individuals with diabetes and ensure that their necessary medications remain affordable.

This month, our Nation unites to recognize the strength of those living with diabetes, honor the strides we have made in prevention and treatment, and renew our commitment to defeating this disease once and for all. As we continue building a bigger and brighter future filled with unprecedented technology, research, and treatment, I encourage all Americans to take a proactive role in their health and understand their risk for diabetes. Together, we will ensure that every American has the tools and support they need to build a healthy and prosperous life.

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