Managing diabetes at work
Whether your job is sedentary or active, we want to hear how you manage your diabetes at work. Do you pack your lunch, or do you buy lunch out? When, if ever, did you let co-workers know you have diabetes? Learn from people with diabetes in diverse work environments, and share your workplace diabetes management tips with others.
Hopeful about a new treatment plan, but afraid of past failures.
If you’re looking for financial resources, ask your local hospital.
Make sure your supervisors know about your diabetes needs, so you can stay healthy and on the job.
Things could not have gotten worse. So I made up my mind to change the way I did things.
I have been working...10-hour shifts. This rough situation has forced me to monitor my blood sugar, take care of my heart, and eat better.
The pump has made it easy to work and not be stuck to a rigid schedule.
I work 12-hour night shifts in a busy ICU 3 nights a week and live in the real world the other four. It's been a real challenge to maintain a normal eating schedule...
Diabetes isn't easy to deal with when you are working 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, and on the go!
At work, there are people with diabetes...We joke about the food in the hallway snack table being the evil thing to avoid.
The greatest solution to diabetes is the insulin pump. It allowed me to maintain a lower A1C and feel better while doing it. For me, it was a life saver.
I am a sales person, so the introduction of the insulin pens has been wonderful. With the pen, I can take my shot while sitting at a meeting, running to the restroom, or while at dinner ... instead of having to worry about carrying the bottle and syringe with me.
I don't work but I believe that coping with diabetes at school/college can be just as challenging.
Individual results may vary. This information does not replace the advice of your healthcare provider. Be sure to consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual diabetes treatment plan.
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