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Am I Classed as disabled now I have diabetes ?

Just like NHS, I think all diabetics should have strips and think it's shortsighted for them not to give them when the cost of complications is accounted for..

Sorry, certain subjects are too tiuchy for me to comment!!


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skippy64 said:
I do agree - without insulin they would not function properly - in the same was as someone with no leg or arm
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I agree with the sentiment that for most with diabetes it is a disability and I say for most I refer to those that have to take meds to function as they normally would. To refer back to the original question, however, what I think is wrong is the fact that it depends what you are after that shows who considers the condition a disability or not - job interview, mortgage request etc - I don't think you are technically considered disabled - which I think needs attention. Although not technically disabled, I note that anyone with a chronic illness does get certain protection under disability legislation
 
I personally worked as a Manager in large distribution centres and had my own gardening business now for 10 years and T1 30 years. I always have gone the extra mile to not let anybody see me as being less abled as them.

I would be horrified if anyone saw me as disabled!! I am fitter than most non diabetics!!

I admire young persons who also cope with thir diabetes and get jobs, the same as non diabetics. That is hard to do.

Neither have I had it easy, and although no diabetic complications I have had chronic pain, B12 deficiency etc.

We are all different, but a positive attitude and keeping to healthy weights and foods can enable better living...

I cannot imagine being labeled as "diabled" my cousin years ago was a child that had disablement due to thalidomide... Now that was disabled..


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It has never been harder to prove disability as it is now. Any benefits (not blue badge) are all based on your ability to work. The questions are very hard now...such as
Can you pick up a pencil?
Can you see to cross the road?
 
SJC said:
It has never been harder to prove disability as it is now. Any benefits (not blue badge) are all based on your ability to work. The questions are very hard now...such as
Can you pick up a pencil?
Can you see to cross the road?
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i THINK THAT THERE ARE SO MANY AREAS THAT MEDICAL CONDITIONS HAVE A BEARING ON BUT NO CLEARCUT ON DEFINITION - SOME COMPANIES WILL NOT EMPLOY YOU IN CERTAIN JOBS AS A RESULT OF DIABETES - MIGHT NOT BE CLEARLY SEEN AS A DISABILITY BUT IT CAN STOP YOU WORKING
 

It might, in very limited circumstances, stop you working in the circumstances you say, but it doesn't stop you being capable of working. Two different things. Unless a diabetic is restricted because of diabetes-induced complications or other problems he/she is capable of working. In my opinion, only those INCAPABLE of working due to illness/disease should be entitled to sickness benefits, which used to be called Incapacity Benefit.

The Blue Badge scheme is intended for those unable to walk very far in order that they can park nearer facilities such as shops.
 
But normally there are good reasons for not being anle to employ a diabetic..

I certainly would have beendangerous having a job as a brain surgeon or airplane pilot!! I would at times in 30 years have parachuted out a plane!!!

I don't think its a caseof what you can't do.. But what you CAN do.



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Hi All.

Not been on for a while but do keep an eye on the posts. With regard to blue badge, I find it's a bit of a farce. A friend who had bad back pain a while ago got a blue badge but has still got it despite the fact he can now walk a couple of miles. He doesn't want to give it back in case his back gives out again. another friend has crumbling vertabrae (?) and can't walk without a frame, and sometimes has trouble standing but was refused a badge. No rhyme or reason as far as i can see.
 
mo1905 said:
That's correct Brett. So, even though by law we have a disability, unless it affects your mobility, you won't get a badge. Having said that, I don't actually know what the mobility criteria is. Maybe someone else can help ?
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As I understand it, one of the criteria for a Blue Badge is receipt of the higher level of the mobility component of DLA, but I think it is also allowed on the issuing authority recieving a letter from the applicants GP or consultant. I may be wrong though, as I'm dredging my memory of a Blue Badge for my Gran, and that was a few years ago.

Signy
 
Thanks. I had a quick look at eligibility and bit woolly really. Also, you apply through local Council and there are different guidelines up and down the country.
 
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