Here’s important information for those with diabetes disabilities. For people with diabetes, disabilities tend to be present at a higher rate than in those without. According to the book “Diabetes In America,” it is estimated that people with diabetes in the United States are two to three times more likely to have a disability than non-diabetics in the general population (http://diabetes-in-america.s-3.com/adobe/chpt12.pdf). While some can live normal, productive lives, others may experience complications such as nerve damage and mood swings due to improper glucose management. This may lead to the inability to participate in typical daily activities. Even when the diabetes is properly managed, a person may experience discrimination in the workplace due to misconceptions about their condition, or because they have special needs. Whatever issues diminish the quality of life may qualify as diabetes disabilities.
