That is ridiculous because it is all inclusive. We are only discussing Sotomayor as she ages. It is a responsible discussion. There is a reality that is fraught with problems having T1D in your 70s.
We vet leaders in all sorts of ways. Talking disabilities and ableism is a copout. People are not irreplaceable.
Life expectancy estimates for individuals with type 1 diabetes in these reports ranged from approximately 65 years of age to 72 years of age. The CDC currently estimates the average US life expectancy is 76.1 years, the lowest figure since 1996.