Type 2 disability

[william shiels]

Hi all just a we bit of info can you tell me if type 2 diabetis controlled by 60mg of glicizide and 2000mg a day of metaformin classed as a disibility thanks in advance for any info

 

[Bluetit1802]

It all depends in what respect - work? benefits? Does your diabetes and medication make you personally disabled in any way?

 

[noblehead]

Hi all just a we bit of info can you tell me if type 2 diabetis controlled by 60mg of glicizide and 2000mg a day of metaformin classed as a disibility thanks in advance for any info

Diabetes is included in The Equality Act 2010:

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-and-discrimination.html

 

[bulkbiker]

but then again.. maybe not
http://www.footanstey.com/bulletins/2697-is-type-2-diabetes-a-disability-under-the-equality-act-2010

 

[Jay-Marc]

Well that judgement refers to someone controlling T2 by diet alone. Although it seems completely mixed up as someone not on blood sugar-reducing medication not adhering to proper diet and overeating sugar would be far more likely to be subject to hyperglycaemia than hypoglycaemia.

 

[walnut_face]

If this question relates to a PIP award, then the answer is emphatically no. If however, you have some of the so called 'complications' then they might qualify you for a PIP

 

[william shiels]

nothing to do with a pip award just a general question in reference to medication and the risk of hypos in reference does it come into the disibilty rules due to the fact your sugar levels can drop

 

[Bluetit1802]

So are you talking about a work situation?
Which disability rules are you talking about?

 

[william shiels]

Hi am asking does it fall into the disibility rules in general if your on medication like gliaide and metaforman due to the risk of hypos if your blood levels sits at five you cant drive which is a disibility due to blacking out or going into a coma if it goes below 5 so all ia asking does it fall into the disibilty act i a type 2

 

[Shar67]

Under 4 is hypo, if your bg is 5 you can drive, as you can between 4 and 5 though closer to 4 personally i would be eating a few jelly babies to keep BG up.

 

[Bluetit1802]

There are different rules for different things such as work place disability rules and benefit disability rules. If you are just talking general then I can't think of any disability rules that would apply, and I can't think of any reason why they would be necessary for anyone. Is not driving a disability? Of course not. Your tablets don't stop you driving providing your levels are within the current rules. I'm afraid I really don't know what you mean. Maybe someone else can help.

 

[azure]

Hi am asking does it fall into the disibility rules in general if your on medication like gliaide and metaforman due to the risk of hypos if your blood levels sits at five you cant drive which is a disibility due to blacking out or going into a coma if it goes below 5 so all ia asking does it fall into the disibilty act i a type 2

Here's some information about the Equality Act:

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/85011/disability.pdf

You can see it says a disability is something that has a substantial and long-term affect on daily life. As I understand it, Type 2 is not automatically included in that and it depends on the individual and their circumstances.

I'm tagging @catapillar as I think she may know more.

 

[william shiels]

That act of 2010 dosent apply to northern ireland so can any one here tell me if type 2 on medacation is classed as a disibility under the 1996 disibility act northern ireland

 

[ally1]

I would say type 2 is not classed as a disability.

 

[Oldvatr]

I am T2D on similar medication, (met+ Glic) and before I retired, I worked full time for an Aerospace company. While there I had 2 strokes, and a heart attack, but returned to work and worked past NRA, I had disability assessment, and was deemed fit for work and not disabled, but I did have slight mobility impairememt, so had some aids provided under the return to work scheme. I worked past NRA, and retired on full pension, so I am a happy bunny. I went for a Blue Badge assessment, but could walk rhe 30 ft unaided, so did not qualify. So, NO, T2 is not 'disabled', but does come under the chronic condition in terms of VAT exemption and free prescriptions in the UK. You generally need to lose something first to get that label.

 

[azure]

That act of 2010 dosent apply to northern ireland so can any one here tell me if type 2 on medacation is classed as a disibility under the 1996 disibility act northern ireland

Have a read here then:

http://www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links/Legislation.aspx

There are also contact details on that website.

 

[catapillar]

That act of 2010 dosent apply to northern ireland so can any one here tell me if type 2 on medacation is classed as a disibility under the 1996 disibility act northern ireland

The definition of disability for the purpose of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 is a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial long term adverse impact on your ability to carry out day to day activities. I don't know whether or not there has been a decision as to whether type 2 diabetes treated with Gliclazide meets this definition - I imagine it would very much depend on the individual facts of the case and a medical expert would be needed to comment on whether any impact is substantial.

The disability discrimination act provides people with disability with protections against discrimination. Do you think you are experiencing discrimination cause by your diabetes?

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/protection-against-disability-discrimination

 

[william shiels]

Thanks for the info

 

[Mep]

If you're speaking in general terms about whether or not you're classed as having a disability.... we have a Disability Discrimination Act 1992 here in Australia and it defines disability as:

disability, in relation to a person, means:

(a) total or partial loss of the person’s bodily or mental functions; or

(b) total or partial loss of a part of the body; or

(c) the presence in the body of organisms causing disease or illness; or

(d) the presence in the body of organisms capable of causing disease or illness; or

(e) the malfunction, malformation or disfigurement of a part of the person’s body; or

(f) a disorder or malfunction that results in the person learning differently from a person without the disorder or malfunction; or

(g) a disorder, illness or disease that affects a person’s thought processes, perception of reality, emotions or judgment or that results in disturbed behaviour;

and includes a disability that:

(h) presently exists; or

(i) previously existed but no longer exists; or

(j) may exist in the future (including because of a genetic predisposition to that disability); or

(k) is imputed to a person.

To avoid doubt, a disability that is otherwise covered by this definition includes behaviour that is a symptom or manifestation of the disability.

*******

For me, I know I have more than one disability as I can't speak properly, my GI tract doesn't work properly, my bladder doesn't work properly, and technically my pancreas doesn't work properly either as it doesn't make the insulin I need (yes I'm type 2, but have insulin deficiency). You could say your situation is a disability because your body can't process sugar properly and that's why you need the medication. Without your medication you most likely with have hyperglycaemia which would present with symptoms that could affect your behaviour. Likewise you could get hypoglycaemia on your meds which will do the same thing. I hope that helps.