Am I Classed as disabled now I have diabetes ?

mo1905 · Jun 14, 2014

graj0 said:
No is the simple answer. IMHO
I see from your profile that you are probably not likely to do the following:-

Armed forces

Fire service

Ambulance service

Prison service

Airline pilots and Airline Cabin crew

Air traffic control

Offshore work

You could be excluded if you were type I. It's worth mentioning to your co directors or at least the MD, unless of course you are the MD.

I am T1, Fire Service. Regarding employment, diabetes is classed as a Disability under The Equality Act which affords you certain rights. However, do I class myself as disabled ? No

jack412 · Jun 14, 2014

disability? we like to think you're a 'special'

this is too difficult · Jun 14, 2014

Not physically.

Mud Island Dweller · Jun 14, 2014

Dave is the Mad Diabetic you asked about also known as MD

notned · Jun 15, 2014

sanguine said:
Interesting - my DN volunteered the information (after agreeing no medication) that Viagra or similar was now free as a diabetic.

Interesting. I heard Viagra is good for stopping you rolling out of bed...

J.

this is too difficult · Jun 15, 2014

jack412 · Jun 15, 2014

Just be careful it doesn't get stuck in your throat, I had a stiff neck for a week

innilus · Jun 22, 2014

Don't agree with what I've seen here. I would say yes.

"A physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities"
"A disadvantage or handicap, especially one imposed or recognized by the law"

There are many people that have diabetes who are professional athletes but as I see it they still have a disability. Their body isn't able to produce insulin, without injecting (type 1's obv.) they are dead. Someone who may have severe hearing loss but is able to have a hearing aid is still disabled.

Shar67 · Jun 22, 2014

As stated before under the disability discrimination law and taking medication, then yes you are, but you won't be able to get to the front of the queue at Disney world/land.
In Scotland no-one pays for prescriptions, free for all.
As I live in England and now entitled to freebies I try to have an ailment to get my tax payer money back by getting as much meds as possible, or maybe it's because I need it.

skippy64 · Jun 23, 2014

Davey J said:
As above.

Am I Classed as disabled now I have diabetes ?

Dave

I think in some ways it is classed as a disability but not in others - it is a chronic illness and will stop you from getting certain jobs - Insurance companies and mortgage lenders will no doubt catgegourise you - I know you do get ceratin protection uder relevant disabilitiy laws, like time off from work for relevant basic medical appointments etc - interesting to now the full definition

skippy64 · Jun 23, 2014

innilus said:
Don't agree with what I've seen here. I would say yes.

"A physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities"
"A disadvantage or handicap, especially one imposed or recognized by the law"

There are many people that have diabetes who are professional athletes but as I see it they still have a disability. Their body isn't able to produce insulin, without injecting (type 1's obv.) they are dead. Someone who may have severe hearing loss but is able to have a hearing aid is still disabled.

I do agree - without insulin they would not function properly - in the same was as someone with no leg or arm

babyboscher · Jun 23, 2014

No your not classed as disabled! As being a very sporty and active human being one person I look up to is Sir Steve Redgrave and he is a diabetic. Diabetes shouldn't stop you from doing anything you love. You could only be classed as disabled if you have other health problems due to your diabetes

mo1905 · Jun 23, 2014

I also look up to Steve Redgrave but the simple fact is, by law, diabetes is classed as a disability. Whether or not you class yourself as disabled is irrelevant.

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donnellysdogs · Jun 23, 2014

By law.. Classified as disabled...
Morality.. You're not disabled...unless you lose limbs and get other complications.. If you look after yourself and can talk then not disabled..

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this is too difficult · Jun 23, 2014

By law? Can we get blue cards?

Eurobuff · Jun 23, 2014

this is too difficult said:
By law? Can we get blue cards?

Only if you have trouble walking the minimum distance (if you try to apply for one you'll see what that is)

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this is too difficult · Jun 23, 2014

Eurobuff said:
Only if you have trouble walking the minimum distance (if you try to apply for one you'll see what that is)

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If it is more than 10 feet I'm in.

Eurobuff · Jun 23, 2014

Try applying. My mam is diabetic, she has a blue badge but only because she can't walk very far ,probably due to the statins? She got turned down, but appealed and now she has one. My father has one, he's not diabetic, but has had a stroke and can't walk far either

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this is too difficult · Jun 23, 2014

Eurobuff said:
Try applying. My mam is diabetic, she has a blue badge but only because she can't walk very far ,probably due to the statins? She got turned down, but appealed and now she has one. My father has one, he's not diabetic, but has had a stroke and can't walk far either

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Never thought too much about it. I may give it a try.

Eurobuff · Jun 23, 2014

No harm in applying. If your doctors are anything like mine they won't suggest it.

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