DIABETES IN THE CA WORKPLACE: CALL A LOS ANGELES MEDICAL DISABILITY LAWYER IF YOU’VE FACED DISCRIMINATION
Diabetes is a syndrome of disordered metabolism, usually due to a combination of hereditary and environmental causes, resulting in abnormally high blood sugar levels, or hyperglycemia. Many CA employees suffer from diabetes and while an estimated 17.9 million have been diagnosed with the disease, unfortunately 5.7 million people are unaware that they have diabetes.
On a positive note, all forms of diabetes have been treatable since insulin became medically available in 1921. However, there is no cure. For Type 1 diabetes, treatment involves insulin injections. Type 2 is usually managed with a combination of diet, exercise, medications and insulin supplementation. If you suffer from diabetes, your employer cannot discriminate against you because of your disease.
Talk to an experienced employment lawyer about making sure your diabetes is a recognized medical condition, requiring your employer to provide you with reasonable accommodations, such as time off for doctors appointments, etc…
If you are a CA employee who suffers from Type 1 or 2 diabetes and you believe that because of your recognized medical disability you have been the victim of medical discrimination at your place of work, call the experienced legal team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Our skilled employment attorneys will provide you with a free consultation regarding your legal rights. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com to read more about diabetes, including how to state a cause of action for medical disabilities.
