Tennessee’s largest prison, Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility, now faces three lawsuits filed on behalf of prisoners suffering from diabetes. The inmates were allegedly unable to access insulin during prison lockdowns, the Nashville Tennessean reported. In a prisoner complaint form, inmate Douglas Dodson described several nights during a three-week lockdown during which he and about 60 other diabetic inmates were not called to the prison clinic to receive insulin shots. In his complaint, Dodson said the insulin was either provided … [Read more...] about Suit alleges Tennessee neglected diabetic inmates
Diabetic Class
San Quentin Diabetics Class honors 16 graduates
A fresh group of faces graduated from the San Quentin Diabetic Class this past July, following an 18-week course. During a heartfelt ceremony attended by facilitators, mentors, staff supporters and other graduates of the program, the men came up one by one and spoke about how their lives had changed for the better from learning about diabetes. One of the graduates, Anthony Pier, told the San Quentin News that the class had taught him to live with his disease. “I found out how to eat better and take care of my body, to live a longer life,” … [Read more...] about San Quentin Diabetics Class honors 16 graduates