Reprinted with permission of Amy Tenderich of www.diabetesmine.com.
The other day as I was filling out some forms -- checking off my gender and race -- I ran into that perennial question: Do you have any disabilities? My gut reaction is always an emphatic NO, but then I remember that delicate dilemma in our diabetic community about freedom from stigma and protection under the law.
I am reminded that advocates are working hard to pass legislation to update and refresh the Americans
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