2007-04-10 04:44:09 · 8 answers · asked by johnnie M 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
I doubt it my cousin has it soooo bad . but he doesnt control his properly this is somehtign that can be controlled. now if your an alcholic an dhave back problems and iddnt finish school hey congrats. you can
2007-04-10 04:47:55 · answer #1 · answered by Clays mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Disability is reserved for those who cannot work due to their condition, so in the case of diabetes it depends on the severity of the case, but typically being diabetic alone isn't reason enough to qualify. If it leads to loss of limbs or is exacerbated by morbid obesity and you can no longer function in any job, then you could qualify.
2007-04-10 04:51:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so since doctors feel that diabets can be well managed by diet, exercise and insulin if needed. Only if other complications like neuropathy, vasculopathy, gangrene resulting in amputation of limbs, retinopathy etc. may cause enough damage to force disability.
2007-04-10 04:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by Swamy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the diabetes has been so out of control that you've had to have a foot/leg amputated. Otherwise, no. It's very treatable. Millions and millions of people have diabetes---even insulin dependent--and they work just fine. My niece has had it since she was 8 and she's insulin dependent, works all day and works out every night. She's in great shape.
2007-04-10 04:53:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who is unable to work for what ever reason should be able to get help, but that's not how it works. If you are truly disabled, get a lawyer. That seems like the only way to get anything done.
2007-04-10 05:20:17 · answer #5 · answered by punkin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless its really severe i doubt because diabetes is pretty common these days, who knows tomorrow people who wear spectacles may demand for a disability pension...your not disabled until you are dis-able...unable to do things that mainstream normality can do without the needs of special help........
2007-04-10 04:50:50 · answer #6 · answered by roaring_leo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why would you need to? Diabetes can be well managed with diet and medication-it shouldnt disable you
2007-04-10 04:49:05 · answer #7 · answered by beebs 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if you are truely disabled and can't work. Your doc would have to make that decision as you need a docs referral etc to get on disability.
2007-04-10 04:49:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋