Diabetic Inmate Files Lawsuit Alleging Withheld Insulin by Idaho Medical Provider

A Type 1 diabetic prisoner in Idaho has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Centurion Health, the medical provider for the Idaho Department of Correction, alleging mishandling of his diabetes and refusal to provide him with an insulin pump and glucometer. The lawsuit claims that the prisoner's blood glucose levels have been poorly controlled for nearly three years, resulting in frequent disruptions to his schedule and symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis. The lawsuit also highlights previous instances of inadequate medical care, including delayed treatment for a broken ankle. The Idaho Department of Correction and Centurion Health have not yet responded to the allegations.