California Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys: Diabetes Injury
Diabetes is a serious condition that must be managed by a healthcare facility. When a loved one with diabetes trusts a home for care, they trust skilled caregivers to test for and regulate their diabetes. All too often, however, facilities fail to adequately manage diabetes care. The results can be catastrophic.
The Garcia Law Firm, located in the Los Angeles area, fights hard for the victims of serious and catastrophic injuries due to nursing home negligence. Over the years, we have achieved a reputation as the leading elder abuse and elder neglect law firm in the Western United States. Our victories include multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements.
The Garcia Law Firm — Representing Victims of Mismanagement of Diabetes due to Nursing Home Negligence — 800.281.8515
Insulin-dependent diabetics are at an increased risk for serious injuries in nursing homes. In addition to requiring more medications and being at an increased risk for bedsores, residents with Type 2 diabetes risk life threatening diabetes complications if their care is not managed properly:
- Blindness (caused by diabetic retinopathy)
- Nerve damage
- Damage to limbs requiring amputation
- Diabetic coma
- Stroke
- Kidney failure
- Heart failure
- Death
Nursing homes fail diabetic residents in a number of ways. They fail to monitor blood sugar (blood glucose) levels. They give the wrong foods — a diet that causes blood sugar levels to rise unexpectedly. And they fail to give insulin in the right amounts, at the right time or at all.
When Healthcare Facilities Fail to Test for Diabetes
If the facility didn't test, they did something wrong. Contact a lawyer to talk about your options. Talk with The Garcia Law Firm by calling toll-fee at 800.281.8515. We offer free initial consultations and there is never a fee unless you win.
