Thus, those who suffer discrimination based on diabetes will have to educate the courts on the problems associated with diabetes, including those caused by insulin and oral medication, and explain both the long and short term consequences of high and low blood sugar levels. The worker next has to establish that he or she is qualified for the job in question. An accommodation is any change or adjustment to a job or work environment that enables a person with a disability to do the job. There are a number of accommodations that a person with diabetes might require. For example, or a worker may need to take additional breaks to check blood glucose levels or to eat a snack.
Discrimination based on diabetes is often the result of ignorance.
The decision-makers simply don't understand diabetes. Problems can sometimes be resolved through education about the disease and about your medical needs. Other times, you will need to take more formal action through filing an administrative complaint or a lawsuit. ADA has been involved in numerous discrimination cases. ADA does not recommend specific attorneys, but is able to provide general information and assistance.