Can i claim disability for diabetes?

Generally, diabetes alone does not qualify for disability benefits unless it causes severe organ damage.

I have family members with diabetes, and they manage it fine with daily meds. It is not considered a disability here unless it severely affects your ability to work due to complications.

I totally get it, managing severe diabetes is incredibly draining physically and financially. But legally, you only get disability benefits if there is a severe long-term impairment caused by it.

Yes, you would need a proper medical board certificate showing more than 40% permanent impairment from diabetic complications to claim any government benefits.

True, diabetes itself is not on the standard disability list. Consult a government hospital doctor to understand the exact criteria.

My uncle tried applying for this, but his claim was rejected because his blood sugar was controllable with insulin. Legally, the threshold for disability is very high.

Is anyone else struggling with severe neuropathy because of diabetes? I find it so hard to work daily and am wondering if this counts for any workplace accommodation.