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Frequently Asked Questions about Diabetes
Children in School:
- My daughter has diabetes. What should I know about safeguarding her health at school?
- What is the Canadian Diabetes Association’s position on children with
diabetes in school?
Driving:
- I have diabetes. Can I keep driving?
- Do I have to report diabetes to the motor vehicle licensing authority?
- Is my doctor required to report that I have diabetes to the motor vehicle
licensing authority? - Can the motor vehicle licensing authority suspend my license?
- What are the Canadian Diabetes Association recommendations for private
or commercial drivers? - What is the National Safety Code for Motor Carriers ?
- What is the Canadian Medical Association’s Physicians’ Guide to
Determining Medical Fitness to Drive ? - I want to apply for a commercial licence. Can I drive in Canada? In
the United States? - What is the Canadian Diabetes Association’s position on diabetes
and driving and licensing?
Employment:
- I have diabetes. What kinds of discrimination might I face in the workplace?
- Do I need to tell my employer I have diabetes?
- Are there jobs for which I must disclose that I have diabetes?
- What does an employer’s duty to accommodate mean?
- Can I work shift work?
- I belong to a union. How do I deal with my employer’s unfair treatment?
- Are there jobs for which I will not be considered?
- What is the Canadian Diabetes Association’s position on diabetes and employment?
Human Rights:
- When should I file a human rights complaint?
- What legal protections do I have against discrimination?
Insurance:
- Do I have to tell my insurance company I have diabetes?
- How will my applications for insurance be affected?
- My application for life insurance was denied because of my diabetes.
Is this discrimination? - What is the Canadian Diabetes Association’s position on insurance
coverage for people with diabetes?
Medication and Product Discontinuation
- How can I access animal insulin in Canada?
- What is the Canadian Diabetes Association’s position on the discontinuation of
diabetes medication and products? - What can I do if I have an adverse reaction to a medication?
Tax Credits for people with Diabetes
Hospital Room and Emergency Treatment
- I have diabetes and I may need to be hospitalized. What should I know?
- I don’t believe my diabetes was handled properly in the emergency
department or on the hospital unit. What can I do?