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- Type of diabetes
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- Tablets (oral)
Hello all - your comments & thoughts would be really very appreciated
I'm a recently diagnosed T2 on 3x metformin per day and a whole new diet. Everything is basically in control and I'm doing OK I think and staying positive but I'm absolutely terrified of telling my employer.
I work in the rail industry (non driving) - I never work alone but I am classed as 'Safety Critical'. From what I understand T2 alone isn't an issue but if I ever become Insulin-dependant then, quite frankly, I'm screwed. Out of a job.
This is causing me grave concerns and a mental conflict ; One the one hand I've worked hard to get the position I now hold. I love it - it isn't just a job its a career and life which I love so on the one hand I feel that my diabetes is a personal issue which no-one needs to know about. On the other hand, I know that my employer owes me a duty of care and as such should know of any condition I have which 'may' affect my health &/or ability to do my job
I'm just really conflicted whether telling them is the correct thing to do - and of course if my meds ever change then thats it ........... having to look for a new job and all the stress & worry that that entails
Comments and ideas/thoughts would be really appreciated
I'm a recently diagnosed T2 on 3x metformin per day and a whole new diet. Everything is basically in control and I'm doing OK I think and staying positive but I'm absolutely terrified of telling my employer.
I work in the rail industry (non driving) - I never work alone but I am classed as 'Safety Critical'. From what I understand T2 alone isn't an issue but if I ever become Insulin-dependant then, quite frankly, I'm screwed. Out of a job.
This is causing me grave concerns and a mental conflict ; One the one hand I've worked hard to get the position I now hold. I love it - it isn't just a job its a career and life which I love so on the one hand I feel that my diabetes is a personal issue which no-one needs to know about. On the other hand, I know that my employer owes me a duty of care and as such should know of any condition I have which 'may' affect my health &/or ability to do my job
I'm just really conflicted whether telling them is the correct thing to do - and of course if my meds ever change then thats it ........... having to look for a new job and all the stress & worry that that entails
Comments and ideas/thoughts would be really appreciated