Many people with type 2 diabetes don’t identify as being disabled, but the condition is a protected disability under federal law. You have certain protections at work and in public places if you live ...

A disability can be obvious if you’re blind or use a wheelchair. But there are many less obvious conditions -- including diabetes-- that qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities ...

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not function properly, making the body unable to process sugars. Many people manage it with medication, insulin injections, and diet. However, if a person ...

Older adults with diabetes (mainly type 2) are much more likely to have difficulty walking or taking care of themselves compared with older adults without the condition, a new meta-analysis of 26 ...

Yes, any type of diabetes can qualify as a disability under federal law. You can get legal protections at school and work because of this condition. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a lifelong autoimmune ...

Social Security Disability pays you the amount you’d receive at your full retirement age. If you’re between age 62 and 67, you may find yourself running low on cash while waiting for a favorable ...

(HealthDay News) — Among individuals with diabetes, the increased risk of work disability is mainly due to comorbid mental, musculoskeletal, and circulatory disorders, according to a study published ...