Attorneys General from 17 states are suing the federal government to make Section 504 unconstitutional. 504 plans are a key protection ensuring that people with diabetes are not discriminated against in school, at hospitals, at work, or any other institution that accepts federal money. While you or your loved one may not consider diabetes a disability in your day to day life, the U.S. government considers all types of diabetes a disability. This means that all people with diabetes are legally protected against discrimination at school, work, and in healthcare settings.