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Recognizing diabetes as more than a health condition Living with diabetes involves constant attention to blood sugar levels, diet, and medication. For many, this routine becomes a steady stream of tasks—pricking fingers, counting carbs, and adjusting insulin doses. When these demands interfere with work, school, or everyday life, diabetes…

Recognizing anxiety’s impact on daily life Everyday worries turn into health barriers when anxiety grows severe. Racing heartbeats and shaky hands can make simple tasks—like grocery shopping or phone calls—overwhelming. When these reactions occur most days for months, anxiety crosses into disabling territory. Anxiety disorders change how people work,…

Recognition of ADHD as a disability Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects focus, impulse control, and activity levels. While often diagnosed in childhood, many adults receive diagnoses later in life. The core challenges—difficulty organizing tasks, sustaining attention, and managing restlessness—meet clinical criteria for a disability when they substantially limit…