Sotomayor First Type 1 Diabetic Justice
May 26, 2009 by Cherie Burbach
Filed under Women's Health
It didn’t take long after Judge Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed as President Obama’s first nominee to the Supreme Court for questions to arise based on the fact that she is a Type 1 diabetic. Time Magazine says, “The nominee’s chronic condition is worth noting, since it puts her at increased risk of several serious medical conditions, including heart disease, kidney problems, blindness and nerve damage — and an increased risk of early death.”
I disagree. I don’t think it is worth noting, unless they want to go down the line of judges on the court to access their lifestyle and health habits now that they are on the court. I think it’s ridiculous that Type 1 diabetics, who incidentally get the disease NOT based on health history or lifestyle at all, to have to endure this scrutiny. I also don’t think it will affect the job she will do.
What do you think?
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