Type 2 Diabetes - Managing Diabetes in the Workplace
Being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes could really affect how you work day-to-day.
Often a lot is spoken about the physical effects having diabetes can cause.
Whilst this is vital, a part often overlooked is just how much of a mental toll it can take on a person.
Be Honest with Your Employer & Colleagues: The moment you find out you have a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, you should tell your boss or line manager.
This way, if anything happens to you out of the blue, they will have a better understanding of how to help you.
Also, keep anyone you are close to at work in the picture as well, and I would suggest explaining to all those you work with what to do should you for example, suffer from a diabetic hypo.
Your boss is not legally permitted to fire you if you are diagnosed with diabetes during your employment, but they may wish to change your job description or number of hours to help you to best manage it.
It might be wise to carry some form of ID on you at all times so if you ever become unwell and can't communicate in an emergency; people will know from this ID that you have diabetes and how to help.
Types of Diabetic Identification:
But out of this, more and more people are becoming aware of it and so in turn, there is less and less stigma towards people living with the disease.
Even so, some people at work may still occasionally say nasty things to you about your health and, if this is the case, you should remember you never have to put up with this form of bullying.
It should be reported immediately to someone senior.
Remember, if anyone says anything hurtful to you do not believe a word these bullies say to you and do not let them affect your confidence levels.
No one is permitted to say anything nasty to you just because you have Type 2 diabetes and if they do, no matter who they are, they need to be reported because they are breaching the human rights and equality act.
You are not alone in having diabetes, in fact many celebrities have Type 2 diabetes.
Celebrities such as Halle Berry, Drew Carey, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Randy Jackson, Tracy Morgan and there are many more.
Try to associate yourself with positive, happy and upbeat people at work as this will not only make you feel better about living with a health issue, but will be good for managing your stress levels and in turn, your Type 2 diabetes.
Often a lot is spoken about the physical effects having diabetes can cause.
Whilst this is vital, a part often overlooked is just how much of a mental toll it can take on a person.
Be Honest with Your Employer & Colleagues: The moment you find out you have a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, you should tell your boss or line manager.
This way, if anything happens to you out of the blue, they will have a better understanding of how to help you.
Also, keep anyone you are close to at work in the picture as well, and I would suggest explaining to all those you work with what to do should you for example, suffer from a diabetic hypo.
Your boss is not legally permitted to fire you if you are diagnosed with diabetes during your employment, but they may wish to change your job description or number of hours to help you to best manage it.
It might be wise to carry some form of ID on you at all times so if you ever become unwell and can't communicate in an emergency; people will know from this ID that you have diabetes and how to help.
Types of Diabetic Identification:
- Identity Card
- Bracelet
- Necklace
But out of this, more and more people are becoming aware of it and so in turn, there is less and less stigma towards people living with the disease.
Even so, some people at work may still occasionally say nasty things to you about your health and, if this is the case, you should remember you never have to put up with this form of bullying.
It should be reported immediately to someone senior.
Remember, if anyone says anything hurtful to you do not believe a word these bullies say to you and do not let them affect your confidence levels.
No one is permitted to say anything nasty to you just because you have Type 2 diabetes and if they do, no matter who they are, they need to be reported because they are breaching the human rights and equality act.
You are not alone in having diabetes, in fact many celebrities have Type 2 diabetes.
Celebrities such as Halle Berry, Drew Carey, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Randy Jackson, Tracy Morgan and there are many more.
Try to associate yourself with positive, happy and upbeat people at work as this will not only make you feel better about living with a health issue, but will be good for managing your stress levels and in turn, your Type 2 diabetes.
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