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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Pump
Hey,
So I'm a Type 1, diagnosed 19 years and currently on the Omnipod pump and have the Freestyle libre.
For the last 7 years I have done Admin work and have always put off doing something more hands on and working directly with people( which is what I studied and wanted to do) because I'm worried about my diabetes and hypos when someone is under my care.
Recently i have been offered a job in childcare from Birth to 4 years and I am so happy but it also has me awake from 4am with anxiety because I'm so worried about how my bloods are going to affect the job and how to manage hypos when I am caring for such vulnerable/young people .
Previously I have just dealt with my hypos at my desk and it has been fine because I havent been active. I dont have consistent hypos but I do have them regularly, or they feel regular to me (approx 5 per week) due to a range of things such as my insulin requirements seem to change often , carb measurements wrong, more active, food not digesting quick enough and I havent extended etc.
Basically I'm just wondering if there are other Type 1s out there in similar jobs and wondering how they manage hypos when caring for others and whether any issues have arised.
I didnt disclose in my interview I was a diabetic because I always get worried I will be discriminated against so I will mention when I go to sign the paperwork to accept the offer but I'm so nervous they will refuse me.
Thanks,
CJT
So I'm a Type 1, diagnosed 19 years and currently on the Omnipod pump and have the Freestyle libre.
For the last 7 years I have done Admin work and have always put off doing something more hands on and working directly with people( which is what I studied and wanted to do) because I'm worried about my diabetes and hypos when someone is under my care.
Recently i have been offered a job in childcare from Birth to 4 years and I am so happy but it also has me awake from 4am with anxiety because I'm so worried about how my bloods are going to affect the job and how to manage hypos when I am caring for such vulnerable/young people .
Previously I have just dealt with my hypos at my desk and it has been fine because I havent been active. I dont have consistent hypos but I do have them regularly, or they feel regular to me (approx 5 per week) due to a range of things such as my insulin requirements seem to change often , carb measurements wrong, more active, food not digesting quick enough and I havent extended etc.
Basically I'm just wondering if there are other Type 1s out there in similar jobs and wondering how they manage hypos when caring for others and whether any issues have arised.
I didnt disclose in my interview I was a diabetic because I always get worried I will be discriminated against so I will mention when I go to sign the paperwork to accept the offer but I'm so nervous they will refuse me.
Thanks,
CJT