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  1. U

    Type 2 Work and Diabetes.

    Hi All, I have been really tired and i cant believe i didn't take a break from work due to being concerned that i would get sacked for my attendance. My health should be first but i unfortunately have had no choice but to come to work, my manager even mentioned in my attendance meeting that...
  2. ButterflyWine

    Unwell and on Probationary Period

    Hi All! I started a new job at the end of September and so far I've had to take 2 week's off sick already due to feeling very unwell - bad headaches, severe nausea, vomiting, blurred vision etc all the signs of hyperglycaemia. I've been trying to get treatment from my GP but they keep wanting to...
  3. HeliGary

    Got back to work amongst other things.

    How do you know there is a helicopter pilot in the room ? They'll tell you, one of the oldest adages in aviation. No prizes for guessing that my diagnosis in Nov 2020 came with some potentially career limiting issues as I lost my medical which left me unable to fly. The diagnosis was a bit of...
  4. W

    Wife of T1D concerned about Covid

    Hi, I'm brand new to this, my husband is T1D and suggested we join the forum to find out more info. I'm currently really anxious about him going out and about to work etc because of the Covid situation. Are there any other partners of T1D feeling this? I don't understand how T1D wasn't on the...
  5. M

    Hi!

    Hi I'm Matthew. I've had diabetes for 2 years now and thankfully on a path towards it improving via insulin. However, I recently had my first hypo attack twice (I'm hyper but new meds significantly reduced blood sugar count fast) At a critical moment for a job (design test) the hypo kicked and...
  6. U

    Work and rights

    Hi, This is something that has been going on for a few months but only a few days ago my manager pulled me aside and told me "if you dont pace it up you will get the sack" I work in retail, i stack shelves and i do reductions on products, but for about 5 months or so i have been spending 1...
  7. A

    Returning to work

    My store is set to open on the 13th of july. According to HR, as long as I wear the proper PPE, I should be fine. However I have emailed my doctor to see about getting letter saying I should still be shielding as my control, although improving, is still poor. Anyone else is the same boat?
  8. H

    Any other self employed diabetics?

    Hi everyone, just wondered if any of you happen to be in a similar situation or have any advice. I’m a well controlled type 1, been diabetic since age 13 and I’m now 36. I’m also a self employed tattooist, with a studio on a high street. Obviously this means I can’t work from home during the...
  9. S

    Type 2 Work

    Hello, I want to know something about this Corona virus. I am a type 2 diabetes patient when the virus started spreading and started escalating. I eased myself and followed the procedures of the government and required a three-week vacation to stay at home. This last week of the holiday and fear...
  10. P

    Unsupportive management.

    So today I arrived at work a little later than normal due to an awful night with hypos. Usually I am there in plenty of time to enable me to have breakfast should I need to be out early but didn't manage it today and it was one of the rare days I have to be out early. I work in a care home and I...
  11. T

    Returning to work, do I need OCC health?

    Ok this will be a long post so please bare with me... I'm currently finishing my maternity leave and going back to work after 16 months off. I was however, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during my mat leave. I am also going back to work pregnant again (it was planned and I know I'm crazy haha)...
  12. E

    Hypos at work!

    Hello everyone. I'm having a bit of a hard time with a colleague at work at the moment and would really appreciate advice/experiences etc from you! So I work in a busy clinic environment. It was a particularly busy day at work and over lunch time a this colleague I said I will go and do what...
  13. DapherCake

    Type 1 Attendance Meeting at Work.

    Hello, I am a type 1 diabetic and have been for over 13 years. I got a new job in January and I quickly realised it is a very high stress environment with little support and care from the management time, but a job is a job right? Due to the stress of the job my blood sugar levels have been...
  14. Redcadence

    Pleased with Latest Results

    I had my first review of my bloods after being diagnosed in early September. I was at 103 but now I'm at 66! Not where it needs to be but I'm very happy with where I'm at so far. I've been playing a bit fast and lose with my diet, mostly just cutting down on carbs, and I had a horrid time with...
  15. H

    Working late so eating late.. Extremely high fasting blood glucose levels.

    Hi guys, I am becoming extremely worried I have been working in a new job (personal trainer and fitness instructor) foe the last few months. I don't get home until 10 ish so am eating my dinner around 10.30pm. I take tresiba 16 u at 8 am km the morning do fasted cardio and don't have breakfast...
  16. M

    Legs Pain

    I work at my local restaurant, usually 8-10 hour shifts. Obviously all the work is standing making coffees, running the cash register, or cleaning. This summer I also am looking to log some solid summer miles in the 50 mpw range. I have noticed however that my legs and especially feet get...
  17. B

    What To Eat For A 13 Hour Shift?

    Hi, I've just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I'm trying to get over the initial shock and have decided to try and up the exercise and go low carb. I'm also vegetarian and I'm finding it a bit hard to get enough to not feel hungry all the time. One of my worries is that I work 13 hour...
  18. NewTD2

    What Goes Around, Comes Around

    Our new office manager who just started a few days ago had found out from a colleague that I am diabetic and was taking daily insulin injections last year. Her comments about me were very hurtful... “Oh dear, he’s got a dreadful, chronic illness. He’s going to end up in the...
  19. A

    Working with T1

    Hello, My mum has recently been diagnosed with T1, She has not told work that she is a newly diabetic but as she works in a school she will probably have to. Has anyone else had any issues with taking injections into work? maybe if your a teacher or work in a school you might have some helpful...
  20. Tulip01

    Diabetes and breaks for hypos

    so at work today I had a hypo and at first was told I wasn't allowed to go test my blood sugar by the manager and couldn't it wait a bit to which another manager explained that no it can't wait and of course I can go test I was at 1.7 so had to treat it and wait till it rose it didn't rise at...