7/27/2019 SAMPLE letter for detainee needing medical care (from
family)
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hypoglycemia.]
Continued lack of treatment is causing him serious harm. [For
example: seizurescaused by low blood sugars, followed by high
sugars of over 500 mg/dl asoccurred in the last instance are very
harmful to the body and can create seriousinjury. When his blood
sugars go over 300 mg/dl, which has happened severaltimes, he is at
real risk for diabetic ketoacidosis, an emergency situation. He
isalso at risk for diabetic retinopathy (loss of vision),
neuropathy (nerve damageespecially in the hands and feet), and
nephropathy (kidney damage).] It isevident that he is being denied
basic diabetes care.
How can this situation be fixed? I would like to suggest:
[What should the prison start doing in order to ensure that he
gets adequatecare? Think about things that would be simple fixes
first. For example, blood
glucose tests before insulin, permission to have glucose tabs on
body at alltimes, full eye exam, foot exam, different shoes.]
Copies of this letter are being sent to the following
individuals to see if we canwork together somehow to improve this
situation:
Thank you for taking the time to review this. I await your
prompt response.Continued delay will jeopardize [Names] health. I
can be reached at [333-333-1212].
Sincerely,
[My name and address]
Encl: [Relevant Documents]
Cc: [Mr. X, WardenMr. Y, Bureau of PrisonsMs. Z, Other Relevant
Officials]
