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<blockquote data-quote="azure" data-source="post: 904935" data-attributes="member: 39639"><p>Are you on a basal/ bolus insulin schedule? </p><p></p><p>I worked in a call centre briefly. I spoke to my manager before starting and explained I would need to keep glucose and snacks with me at my desk in case my blood sugar was low and I needed to eat. I presented it as something I had to do with my diabetes, almost like part of my medication. I also explained that if my BS was low I wouldn't be able to deal with people on the phone properly. I also explained I'd have to do blood tests.</p><p></p><p>I never had a problem even though I don't think they really understood. They just accepted I did what I had to.</p><p></p><p>Could you arrange a meeting with your manager and explain what you need? Your employer should make 'reasonable adjustments'.</p><p></p><p>Why aren't you allowed food at your desk? Is it for safety or because of taking calls? Perhaps you could tell your manager how you'd deal with that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azure, post: 904935, member: 39639"] Are you on a basal/ bolus insulin schedule? I worked in a call centre briefly. I spoke to my manager before starting and explained I would need to keep glucose and snacks with me at my desk in case my blood sugar was low and I needed to eat. I presented it as something I had to do with my diabetes, almost like part of my medication. I also explained that if my BS was low I wouldn't be able to deal with people on the phone properly. I also explained I'd have to do blood tests. I never had a problem even though I don't think they really understood. They just accepted I did what I had to. Could you arrange a meeting with your manager and explain what you need? Your employer should make 'reasonable adjustments'. Why aren't you allowed food at your desk? Is it for safety or because of taking calls? Perhaps you could tell your manager how you'd deal with that. [/QUOTE]
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