If you are diagnosed with hyperglycemia, and intend to submit a claim for Social Security disability benefits, the success of your claim depends on the severity of the condition. Many people are living each day with the effects of diabetes mellitus, and have what is commonly referred to as type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Hyperglycemia is a common side-effect of these two conditions. Diabetes can often be managed under the supervision of a doctor’s care. However, there are situations where individuals develop acute or chronic hyperglycemia, and if you fall under this category, you may qualify for SSDI.
What is Hyperglycemia?
Having hyperglycemia means your blood glucose (sugar) levels are much higher than they should be, and this increased amount of sugar in the bloodstream leads to all sorts …show more content…
When your blood sugar levels reach dangerously high levels, and your bloodstream becomes highly acidic, the results are often this life-threatening condition. Also known as DKA, this condition comes about when you don’t have enough insulin in your system, or insulin levels are severely imbalanced. Poorly managing your diabetes can trigger hyperglycemic related conditions such as heart arrhythmias, intestinal necrosis and seizures. If you’ve been hospitalized in the past after suffering debilitating DKA symptoms, SSA wants to see the medical reports that show exactly what type of acute symptoms you suffered.
Chronic hyperglycemia. This is another type of hyperglycemia that can make performing workplace duties difficult. The condition becomes chronic when extremely high blood sugar levels interfere with blood vessels and nerves. In order for it to be chronic, you must have a long-term history of this ailment. SSA gives greater weight to claims that can prove the existence of related health conditions such as gangrene, amputation of limbs, chronic anxiety, depression, inability to mentally focus, poor gastrointestinal function or slow-to-heal skin
What is Hyperglycemia?
Having hyperglycemia means your blood glucose (sugar) levels are much higher than they should be, and this increased amount of sugar in the bloodstream leads to all sorts …show more content…
When your blood sugar levels reach dangerously high levels, and your bloodstream becomes highly acidic, the results are often this life-threatening condition. Also known as DKA, this condition comes about when you don’t have enough insulin in your system, or insulin levels are severely imbalanced. Poorly managing your diabetes can trigger hyperglycemic related conditions such as heart arrhythmias, intestinal necrosis and seizures. If you’ve been hospitalized in the past after suffering debilitating DKA symptoms, SSA wants to see the medical reports that show exactly what type of acute symptoms you suffered.
Chronic hyperglycemia. This is another type of hyperglycemia that can make performing workplace duties difficult. The condition becomes chronic when extremely high blood sugar levels interfere with blood vessels and nerves. In order for it to be chronic, you must have a long-term history of this ailment. SSA gives greater weight to claims that can prove the existence of related health conditions such as gangrene, amputation of limbs, chronic anxiety, depression, inability to mentally focus, poor gastrointestinal function or slow-to-heal skin