Are you considered to be 'terminally ill' when diagnosed with juvenile diabetes?

No: No, a person is not considered terminally ill when diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. The definition of terminally ill says that a person has an illness that cannot be adequately treated and is expected to die within 6 months. So, although a person may die from complications of diabetes years later, he would not be considered terminally ill until death seems unavoidable within 6 months.

No: As lifespans well into retirement age are expected of persons diagnosed as children, calling it a terminal disease is a bit of a hyperbole. It is, however, a serious illness that needs close monitoring and care.

No: Absolutely not ! examples of many successful people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at various ages are abound, just google and you will be surprised!