Living with Diabetes

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, including camps and daycare. People with diabetes have the right to participate fully in our society without sacrificing their medical safety or facing discrimination because of misunderstandings, fears, and stereotypes about diabetes.

Federal laws prohibit most public places and programs—whether operated by private companies, non-profit organizations, or the government—from discriminating against people with diabetes. You should not be excluded because of your diabetes or be denied access to your diabetes supplies, and you should be provided with reasonable accommodations if necessary.

Here are some things you may be entitled to:

• Permission to bring diabetes care supplies, including syringes, lancets, and insulin through security checkpoints, including at airports and courthouses
• Breaks to check blood glucose levels, eat a snack, take medication, or use a restroom
• Assistance with diabetes management for children in daycare, camps, and recreational programs

Contact us if you think you are being discriminated against in a place of public accommodation or in a government program, activity, or service.