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September 2025
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Living With Diabetes in Prison

By
Jon

Jon writes from a prison in VIC.

Willy Pleasance

Hello readers,

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I have been incarcerated now for 25 years and I am suffering from a diabetes related sore feet nerve condition. I have no feeling in my feet, and as the nerves have nothing to do they attack my feet 24/7. I am writing to see if anyone else is suffering from this condition and, if so, could let me know what you are taking and if they are effective?

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As I am sure you know if you suffer from this condition, it is a real burden on your health and day-to-day activities.

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If you can help, please send your letter to About Time – thank you.

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Jon

Hello readers,

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I have been incarcerated now for 25 years and I am suffering from a diabetes related sore feet nerve condition. I have no feeling in my feet, and as the nerves have nothing to do they attack my feet 24/7. I am writing to see if anyone else is suffering from this condition and, if so, could let me know what you are taking and if they are effective?

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As I am sure you know if you suffer from this condition, it is a real burden on your health and day-to-day activities.

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If you can help, please send your letter to About Time – thank you.

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Jon

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Staying Strong

By Mel

My name is Mel. In July, my partner overdosed while I was locked up in Tasmania. The staff there were amazing.

Letters

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1 MIN READ

A Charity Fund From Inside: Even $1 Each Would Make a Difference

By Jonathon

I want to propose a system where once a week or once a month it is an option to donate to a charity from money from our inmate accounts.

Letters

ISSUE NO. 21

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1 MIN READ

‘I Continue to Laugh in the Face of Adversity’: Newtown’s ‘Dreamer’ Muralist on PTSD and Prison

By Andrew

'Nuff Respect, Kudos, and Vast Appreciation on your Magnificent, Pertinent and Poignant Periodical that just keeps getting better. WORD UP!!!

Letters

ISSUE NO. 21

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1 MIN READ

Autism and Mental Illness: Prison Isn’t the Right Place

By Garry

I would just like to mention a few things I’ve noticed around prison regarding inmates with both autistic and mental illness traits. Who says these inmates are right to go to prison and not a hospital?

Letters

ISSUE NO. 21

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1 MIN READ

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