Finally, diabetes is a complicated disease with many symptoms. The evaluation of ability to perform substantial gainful employment is equally complex. Such things as using the fingers and fingertips to work with small objects or to see them can compromise the ability to work and the interaction of all complications such as mental, cardiovascular, weight, optical orthopedic vision problems and other disease must be considered. A qualified endocrinologist or other physician can guide you past the pitfalls and assist you to minimize the severe damage caused from high blood glucose levels. Since half of all diabetics are undiagnosed, blood sugar testing is critical.
Diabetic education is readily available in most areas.
There are no costs to apply and let the government decide if you are entitled. I would recommend that you use the services of an experienced Social Security attorney to prove the medical aspect of your case.