Use this forum to discuss problems relating to diabetes and work, issues with your employer and discussions about employment. Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:47:52 +0000 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:47:52 +0000 Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Community http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/jobs-and-employment.8/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:57:26 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/driving-instructor.123314/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/driving-instructor.123314/ invalid@example.com (SydnieO) SydnieO
I am wondering if anyone here is a driving instructor and can give me some advice?
I was diagnosed type 2 just over a year ago aged 24. I have been havine issues controlling my sugars and even on medication I'm still suffering.
My GP has said there is a high chance that I'm type 1 and not type 2 but is not willing to test to find out (i am back tonight withy husband to lodge a complaint)
I would like to know if anyone knows the legal implications with this and being an instructor, I...

Driving Instructor]]> 3 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 20:48:58 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/paramedic.123276/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/paramedic.123276/ invalid@example.com (Lauramooijekind) Lauramooijekind 5 Fri, 07 Jul 2017 07:54:32 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/working-from-home.119462/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/working-from-home.119462/ invalid@example.com (homer190376) homer190376
i have been T1 for 17 years and also suffer form other complications from diabetes, like autonomic nervous system issue and all the usual stuff. i recently suffered a twisted ankle, or so i thought, which in fact turned out to be broken in two places and has triggered chacot foot.

I have initially been signed of work for 6 weeks and have been told it could a lot longer, i did attempt to go to work but was sent home as health & safety risk.

After a week, work have offered for...

working from home]]> 5 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 21:38:58 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/diabetes-and-the-armed-forces.122836/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/diabetes-and-the-armed-forces.122836/ invalid@example.com (SootieSteve) SootieSteve
Are there any other servicemen/women out there that have been diagnosed whilst serving?? If so, were you medically discharged or allowed to continue to serve??

I look forward to hearing from you]]> 8 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 12:32:27 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/diabetic-musicians.122545/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/diabetic-musicians.122545/ invalid@example.com (garinsionfitter) garinsionfitter
I was just curious to see how many other diabetic musicians there are on here, would love to chat and get to know some of you ]]> 16 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 14:33:24 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/working-withdabetes.119939/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/working-withdabetes.119939/ invalid@example.com (FB1976) FB1976
Working withdabetes]]> 3 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:16:58 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/manager-wants-to-see-my-appointment-letter.120347/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/manager-wants-to-see-my-appointment-letter.120347/ invalid@example.com (rhiannab13) rhiannab13 "I have an appointment on... due to the nature of this appointment I would be unable to travel into work afterwards or work from home. Please let me know if this is ok or if you would like to discuss this further"
My managers response was, "This is fine but I would like to see the appointment letter"
Now, I know she has the right to ask to see this, I do feel that she approched this wrong as I was open to discuss...

Manager wants to see my appointment letter]]> 34 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:56:37 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/office-temperature-and-type-2.122351/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/office-temperature-and-type-2.122351/ invalid@example.com (Brodiebear) Brodiebear
Moved offices to a the top floor (10th storey) of a glass building. The side I sit in (team) faces the sun from sunrise and the floor has been toping out at around 28 degrees. Now I am convinced this heat with my T2 diabetes is making me very sleepy during the day ( am I correct) can I then request I work from home ?]]> 4 Sat, 03 Jun 2017 16:02:49 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/pre-employment-medical-questionnaire.121632/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/pre-employment-medical-questionnaire.121632/ invalid@example.com (Peppergirl) Peppergirl
Looking for some advice please.

I have to fill in a medical questionnaire and take it with me to interview in sealed envelope. OK to declare type 1 and high blood pressure (all controlled well) but its asking me if I give permission for my GP to release my medical records. It is also asking about time off work in the last 12 months. Do I need to declare this? I know that employers aren't supposed to discriminate but...I have suspected early onset MS (waiting for tests) but I was...

Pre employment medical questionnaire]]> 5 Tue, 18 Apr 2017 12:53:50 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/returned-to-work-after-having-a-diabetic-seizure.39108/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/returned-to-work-after-having-a-diabetic-seizure.39108/ invalid@example.com (pedropeet07) pedropeet07
Returned to work after having a diabetic seizure]]> 14 Tue, 11 Apr 2017 21:27:28 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/overworked-and-now-under-disciplinary.116761/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/overworked-and-now-under-disciplinary.116761/ invalid@example.com (poppet35) poppet35
Overworked and now under disciplinary]]> 58 Tue, 11 Apr 2017 21:12:31 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/medical-retirement.115469/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/medical-retirement.115469/ invalid@example.com (Roscoewalford) Roscoewalford Has anybody out there taken early medical retirement as an insulin dependent diabetic?
Any advice?]]> 27 Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:16:27 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/becoming-a-doctor.118413/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/becoming-a-doctor.118413/ invalid@example.com (yayy) yayy So I really, really want to become a doctor. I actually believe that diabetes is a part of that because it has showed me what miracles medicine can do and all that. But can I be a doctor if I have diabetes? I mean I probably can't become a surgeon or something (or can I?) since you probably can't "pause" the surgery just to fix your blood sugars but what about other doctors? I really don't know what else I'd do with my life if I couldn't be a doctor. I want to help others since I've been...

Becoming a doctor?]]> 12 Fri, 24 Mar 2017 20:04:15 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/will-the-night-shift-rise-the-glucose-level.102638/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/will-the-night-shift-rise-the-glucose-level.102638/ invalid@example.com (Chandradev819) Chandradev819
will the night shift rise the glucose level ? My employer are forcing me to work in night shift. I work in software company.]]> 12 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 21:33:02 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/solicitors.116828/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/solicitors.116828/ invalid@example.com (clanders) clanders can anyone recommend a good solicitor who takes personal injury cases for diabetics?
I'd prefer a no win no fee solicitor.
My case has some similarities to Grosser v York County Council.

Thank you]]> 2 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 16:31:03 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/disability-discrimination-act.109361/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/disability-discrimination-act.109361/ invalid@example.com (Amrit1712) Amrit1712 'The disability discrimination act (1995) defines a disabled person as someone with a 'physical or mental impairment which has substantial and long term effects on his/her ability to carry out normal day to day activities'

'Do you consider yourself to have such a disability?'

I am not sure whether to say yes as I have good control and I'm normally fine day to day however...

Disability Discrimination Act]]> 15 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 22:42:26 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/diabetes-work-grievances-redundancy-and-depression.116431/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/diabetes-work-grievances-redundancy-and-depression.116431/ invalid@example.com (suggs108) suggs108 Ive posted a few times on here and found the feedback to be really helpful. This partiucular issue surrounds an employer in the UK.
I had some CSA problems back in October 16 and had a short sickness from work with stress as i tried to sort it out. i was absent from work for approx 2 weeks then returned. This is where everything went downhill - as part of my job, i work remotely and live where i work out in the streets with the help of a company tablet. i received a call whilst i...

Diabetes,Work Grievances , Redundancy and Depression]]> 6 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 17:45:33 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/work.115589/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/work.115589/ invalid@example.com (nipa68) nipa68 They are refusing to allow my diabetes gear to be on my desk or close to hand . I have spoken to them and they are very unhelpful for some reason . What can I do?]]> 11 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 22:27:49 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/work.115687/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/work.115687/ invalid@example.com (tony-greaves) tony-greaves im at the end of my tether as i cannot see a future without work , any advice would be gratefully received]]> 2 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 10:14:25 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/work-problems-or-just-being-over-sensitive.113110/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/work-problems-or-just-being-over-sensitive.113110/ invalid@example.com (Brimstone_Prime) Brimstone_Prime Because I would be working alone most of the time I felt it better if I returned to my previous department as I would be around more people if...

Work problems or just being over sensitive?]]> 5