Discrimination Forum and Discussions

Hi guys, I work in a restraunt where the uniform is a black tshirt and black pants. I wear my CGM on my arm and the manager is trying to force me to wear long sleeve shirts, and it is very hot in the building, to cover my cgm because he 'doesn't want people to wonder'. Is this discrimination?

I was diagnosed with T1D just slightly 1 month before my 22nd birthday. Because no one around me is diabetic, I don't know what to do. I feel so embarrass when I have to check my DG in the naked eyes of the public, and I'm even facing job discrimination at work. I've had companies rejecting me...

In most states I'm hoping that discrimination against and medical invasion into diabetics history is not practiced. In Minnesota no other medical history required on those with heart disease, history of psychological issues, or any other medical issues or concerns are asked about them as they...

I read a post from someone on here about losing their job because of their diabetes - or because they were out of work because of their diabetes. Employers better read up on the American with Disabilities Act, especially in regard to Diabetes. We are now a protected lot in America....

My boss called me in to his office today (2nd time in 4 years he's done this) and told me that I need to find a way to check my blood sugar and take my shots in private. That others in the office were put off by my medical needs. He even suggested going into the bathroom; which I find demeaning....

People with diabetes often wonder whether they will be able to bring diabetes supplies into places like theaters, stadiums, and court houses, take their supplies through airport security, or fully participate in private and government programs. People with diabetes have the right to...

Try to find a job is hell. It come up me being a Diabetic, then the air gets cold. I'm a 50yrs old woman I was raised on a farm, so I like doing maintenance,welding,mowing,elect. stuff. I used to work at a water plant in maintenance, till I got sick,and that was used against me. Anyone know of a...

I often overhear blasts from Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics. On one blog I read "We didn't choose to get this disease" from one T1 diabetic. I agree. But why the rude blast to a Type 2 diabetic asking a simple question about caring for her diabetes? I've also heard comments like "Type 1 diabetes is...

Most of us diabetics are very excited about Sonia Sotomayor's nomination: http://www.diabetesmine.com/2009/05/supreme-court-pick-sotomayor-has-diabetes-deal-or-no-deal.html -- But the mainstream media is still talking about her diabetes potentially being a...

This is the big question in the news right now, because Sonia Sotomayor, a frontrunner for President Obama’s first Supreme Court appointment pick, has type 1 diabetes. Experts are wondering if she should be disqualified as a candidate because she has a medical condition that could shorten her...

http://www.diabetes.org/advocacy-and-legalresources/discrimination/employment/jobrights.jsp Visit this website if you feel that you have been discriminated against for your diabetes at your job. It is very informative. We all need to educate our bosses, but we also need to know our rights. I...