Is diabetes considered a disability in Canada?1

Question by Tom T: Is diabetes considered a disability in Canada?
Hello, I am working on my OSAP application for school, and I was wondering if diabetes is considered a life long disability in Canada, or by the government. I mean, when my blood sugar is low, I HAVE to stop what I am doing, and get some sugar. Or, if I am having high blood sugars, I pee often, and drink a lot of water etc. And with both of those comes things like comas, and blurred vision, and that’s only the tip of the iceberg. This all has a huge impact on my studies during the school year. Anyways, the question is “is diabetes a physical disability?” Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Bolt
Contact the school/schools you are applying to or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Most of the schools will likely consider type 1 a disability, and many will consider type 2 diabetes a “minor disability” and make reasonable accomondations, however, you aren’t going to get a free ride on the “don’t feel like it” bus, since diabetes (both types) is generally considered controlable. So you won’t get an extra week to turn in a paper unless you’re hospitalized, but you might be allowed to bring a water or juice bottle to class. Your teachers will be informed of your condition (which is good because someone needs to know what to do if you’re becoming hypo).

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