I am not familiar with the source of this story, but if the allegations are correct, then this class-action lawsuit should explode in a Virginia courtroom. Here's an example of the alleged mistreatment: According to her mother, Taylor Gilmore "has had Type 1 diabetes since at least the age of 7, but the prison is providing treatment for Type 2 diabetes, which does not work for her condition. As a result, she claims that her feet are turning purple and her vision is declining. If left untreated, her diabetes may render her blind. Along with providing the wrong medication, the prison is barring Gilmer from checking her blood-sugar levels, which is key in managing diabetes."
I am not familiar with the source of this story, but if the allegations are correct, then this class-action lawsuit should explode in a Virginia courtroom. Here’s an example of the alleged mistreatment: According to her mother, Taylor Gilmore “has had Type 1 diabetes since at least the age of 7, but the prison is providing treatment for Type 2 diabetes, which does not work for her condition. As a result, she claims that her feet are turning purple and her vision is declining. If left untreated, her diabetes may render her blind. Along with providing the wrong medication, the prison is barring Gilmer from checking her blood-sugar levels, which is key in managing diabetes.”
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