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Am I Classed as disabled now I have diabetes ?

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.
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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 :-)
 
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.
 
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.
 
Davey J said:
As above.

Am I Classed as disabled now I have diabetes ?

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