>> reporter: the next mornin the logistical problems continue for nystrom.ple pharmacies have turned the group away, not wadiing the meattention. >> the insulin's here, let's go and get it! >> reporter: the group finally loads onto the bus and heads off to a local walmart. at a pharmacy inside, one by one, they fill their prescriptions, some filming on their cell phones. >> buy nine vials offor less than one vial. >> the group spent about >> reporter: the group spent about $2,000 for insulin. the same haul would cost almost $24,000 in the u.s. to mark the end of the trip, they head to a spot revered by diabetes activists. it was here in london, ontario, at this house, that frederick banting first had the idea that led to the discovery of insulin. th was almost 100 years ag he sold the patent for just $1 to the university of toronto. pharmaceutical companies began manufacturing the drug and the price remained low until well into the 20th century. and in canad insulin has stayed inexpensive. nicole smith-holt says if she only knew she cod have come here for al

. >> reporter: quinn nystrom is fighting for herself, her younger brother who also has diabetes, and the other 7.5 million americans who rely on insulin to stay alive. >> i don't care what political party you are. we're the united states of america and we stand up for our brothers and sisters. and we are literally letting a medication that was discovered 99 years ago become so unaffordable because of greed and because of partisan bickering, and we're letting type 1 diabetes now in 2019 become a death sentence again. >> reporter: mireya villarreal, london, ontario, canada. >> a story worth hearing. >>> next, an ancient statue of king tut is auctioned off, despite an outcry in egypt. >>> and later, the fireworks started early when a store in south carolina went up in flames. you're going to do your thing. and no period is going to slow you down! with tampax, you get protection that moves with you for total comfort. choose pearl for your chill, pocket for your moves, and active for your hustle. do your thing with tampax. about the colonial penn program. here to tell you if you're age 50

quinn nystrom coordinated the trip.er second to canada in two months. 800 miles for medicine with a message. it has become a life-and-death situation for a lot of people, hasn't it? >> correct. people are dying because they cannot afford insulin, and it only costs these companies $3 to $6 to manufacture a vial of insulin. >> reporter: they chose london, ontario, because it's where insulin was developed nearly a century ago. the drug is cheaper in canada primarily because the country has universal healthcare. the government negotiates costs and is allowed by law to cap prices. in the u.s., insurance companies make individual deals with drugmakers and the uninsured pay market price. three companies make insulin. all say they offer patient assistance programs. in a statement, novo nordisk told cbs news, "we recognize our healthcare system is broken." adding, "we know more must be done to ensure insulin affordability, and we are committed to being part of thetn for now, this is the group's solution. >> i have never held thi

. >> reporter: quinn nystrom coordinated the trip.nd caravan to canada in two months. >> this is a three-month stock. this vial in the united states is $340. this vial today $30. >> reporter: it's because you bought it in canada? >> because i bought it in canada. that's the only difference. >> reporter: insulin is cheaper in canada, primarily because the country has public health care. so the government negotiates pricing with drug companies and caps prices. in the united states, drug makers negotiate individually with private insurance companies, and the uninsured pay list price. about 7.5 million americans rely on insulin to stay alive. the drug is largely supplied by three companies who all offer patient assistance programs. in a statement, novo nordisk told us we recognize our health care system is broken. we know more must be done to ensure insulin and we are committed to being a part of the solution. but some states are taking their own steps to lower the cost. florida passed a law that would allow large batches of drugs to be l

activist quinn nystrom shares the good news with fellow u.s. diabetics a drug that they need to survive is available at the local wal-mart store for less than a 10th of what they pay in the united states their caravan crossed 3 u.s. states to make a purchase i decided to bring this today because this kind of shows what my everyday life the diabetes looks sight and this is kind of basically one or 2 months like survival for me also along for the ride nicole smith told who doesn't have the disease but she's here for a very special and personal reason i am part of this caravan in memory of my son alex smith who passed away on june 27th of 2017 from diabetic ketoacidosis as a result of rationing because he cannot afford it the group came to canada to buy cheaper insulin but mostly this is a gesture aimed at u.s. political leaders in the pharmaceutical industry insulin prices are so high that one in 4 diabetics in the u.s. has to ration the insulin they can afford putting their lives in danger and. we need a long term solution to this this isn't isn

activist quinn nystrom shares the good news with fellow u.s. diabetics a drug that they need to survive is available at the local wal-mart store for less than a 10th of what they pay in the united states their caravan crossed 3 u.s. states to make a purchase i decided to bring this today because this kind of shows like my every day like the diabetes look site this is kind of basically one or 2 months like survival for me also along for the ride nicole smith hold who doesn't have the disease but she's here for a very special and personal reason i am part of the caravan in memory of my son alex smith who passed away on june 27th of 2017 from diabetic ketoacidosis as a result of rationing because he cannot afford it. the group came to canada to buy cheaper insulin but mostly this is a gesture aimed at u.s. political leaders in the pharmaceutical industry insulin prices are so high that one in 4 diabetics in the u.s. has to ration the insulin they can afford putting their lives in danger and. we need a long term solution to this this isn't isn't th

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activist quinn nystrom shares the good news with fellow u.s. diabetics a drug that they need to survive is available at the local wal-mart store for less than a 10th of what they pay in the united states their caravan crossed 3 u.s. states to make a purchase i decided to bring this today because this kind of shows what my everyday life that diabetes looks sight on this is kind of basically one or 2 months of like survival for me also along for the ride nicole smith told who doesn't have the disease but she's here for a very special and personal reason i am part of the scare and memory of my son alex smith who passed away on june 27th of 2017 from diabetic ketoacidosis as a result of rationing because he cannot afford it the group came to canada to buy cheaper insulin but mostly this is a gesture aimed at u.s. political leaders in the pharmaceutical industry insulin prices are so high that one in 4 diabetics in the u.s. has to ration the insulin they can afford putting their lives in danger. we need a long term solution this just isn't isn't the

activist quinn nystrom shares the good news with fellow u.s. diabetics a drug that they need to survive is available at the local wal-mart store for less than a 10th of what they pay in the united states there caravan crossed 3 u.s. states to make a purchase i decided to bring this today because this kind of shows what my everyday life that diabetes looks sight this is kind of basically one or 2 months like survival for me also along for the ride nicole smith told who doesn't have the disease but she's here for a very special and personal reason i am part of the caravan in memory of my son alex smith who passed away on june 27th of 2017 from diabetic ketoacidosis as a result of rationing because he cannot afford it. the group came to canada to buy cheaper insulin but mostly this is a gesture aimed at u.s. political leaders in the pharmaceutical industry insulin prices are so high that one in 4 diabetics in the u.s. has to ration the insulin they can afford putting their lives in danger. we need a long term solution to this this isn't isn't the

activist quinn nystrom shares the good news with fellow u.s. diabetics a drug that they need to survive is available at the local wal-mart store for less than a 10th of what they pay in the united states their caravan crossed 3 u.s. states to make a purchase i decided to bring this today because this kind of shows like my every day like the diabetes look site this is kind of basically one or 2 months right survival for me also along for the ride nicole smith holt who doesn't have the disease but she's here for a very special and personal reason i am part of the scare and in memory of my son alex smith who passed away on june 27th of 2017 from diabetic ketoacidosis as a result of rationing because he cannot afford it. the group came to canada to buy cheaper insulin but mostly this is a gesture aimed at u.s. political leaders in the pharmaceutical industry insulin prices are so high that one in 4 diabetics in the u.s. has to ration the insulin they can afford putting their lives in danger and. we need a long term solution to this this isn't isn't

activist quinn nystrom shares the good news with fellow u.s. diabetics a drug that they need to survive is available at the local wal-mart store for less than a 10th of what they pay in the united states their caravan crossed 3 u.s. states to make a purchase i decided to bring this today because this kind of shows like my every day like the diabetes look site and this is kind of basically one or 2 months like survival for me also along for the ride nicole smith holt who doesn't have the disease but she's here for a very special and personal reason i am part of the caravan in memory of my son alex smith who passed away on june 27th of 2017 from diabetic ketoacidosis as a result of rationing because he cannot afford it. the group came to canada to buy cheaper insulin but mostly this is a gesture aimed at u.s. political leaders in the pharmaceutical industry insulin prices are so high that one in 4 diabetics in the u.s. has to ration the insulin they can afford putting their lives in danger and. we need a long term solution to this this isn't isn'

. >> reporter: nystrom said she's lucky to be able to make the trip.ldn't afford to miss work. >> coming to canada is not a long-term solution. it's putting a band-aid on a gunshot wound.>> reporter: miry canada. >> that price differential is insane. >> i like her little raspy voice. i like that. but her message is getting across. they're doing a good job. >> major drug companies saying we recognize our health care system is broken. wow. >>> on to things that are working. calling the stories you're talking about today. vlad, what's going on? >> what's going, tony? everyone is still talking about the twitter shocker over the weekend that addresses sexuality. we'll tell you what the rapper is now telling fans who still may be a little confused about what he meant. >> i was among the fans a little bit confused. he wasn't 100% clear. >> you don't know it, now you know. >> i don't know. that's the point. >> we'll know in a >>> this portion of "cbs this morning" sponsored by toyota -- let's go places. ♪ graham? ♪ ♪ that's my daughter! hey. dad. what an incre