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Diabetes is a disability under the ADA

Diabetes qualifies as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act because, even when well-managed, it’s a chronic autoimmune condition that affects the endocrine system.

Published May 7, 2026, 11:07 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Did you know? Diabetes is considered a disability under the ADA because even if it’s well-managed, it’s still a chronic autoimmune condition that limits the endocrine system.