An inmate complained that the Department of Corrections failed to consistently provide him with a high protein diabetic diet as ordered by DOC Medical. The Ombudsman learned DOC has prescribed and continues to prescribe a diabetic diet for the complainant and recently renewed the complainant’s annual diabetic diet order including the order to provide extra protein to the complainant for the breakfast meals in which certain high carbohydrate food items are served. While this complaint was open, the facility medical provider and DOC medical doctor reviewed the complainant’s case and said his blood sugar was stabilized and his weight and BMI were normal, indicating he is receiving adequate and appropriate nutrition. Also, the DOC medical records reflect that for the last few months, DOC medical staff have been closely monitoring the complainant’s diabetes and seeing him almost daily. Just prior to filing this complaint, it appears there may have been a few times when the complainant did not receive the substituted protein for his breakfast meals as ordered by DOC medical. However, DOC addressed and resolved the issue after the complainant filed a grievance on the matter. The Ombudsman explained to the complainant that in this case it appeared DOC has followed its policies and procedures and established guidelines with regard to his diabetic diet. (A2016- 1006)