angelicbaby
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
Tommy. Are there other Type 1 diabetics where you work? I am pretty sure there will be, or if not at least Type 2 insulin dependent diabetics. Is there anyway you can speak to them to find out if they have any restrictions and how they go about working with these restrictions.
You may also need to re look at the Occupational Health report again. The restrictions they imply are usually specific and not just related to the type of shift you do.
I have been diagnosed diabetic for a little over 1 month. I initiated an Occupational Health report with my company just to "cover my back". I felt that if anything happened after I was diagnosed at work, I could be disciplined for not bringing my change in health to my employers notice.
I was given a "Fit for Work" notice, however they also made restrictions that I was not allowed to work alone, despite as a Type 2 diabetic with blood glucose running high, I have more change winning the lottery than having a hypo. They have said that they will review this restriction when I make a follow up visit 6 weeks later.
I am loathe to side with your employer however, working in a safety critical job with machinery may not be suitable for you if you are at risk of a hypo. I am no expert on Type 1 diabetes but I believe there is a CGM (Constant Glucose Monitor which will emit an alarm if your blood sugar goes below a certain level. Maybe if you have this type of monitor attached to you, your employer will feel more confident with your safety and allow you back to work. Would this be worth discussing with your employer?
You may also need to re look at the Occupational Health report again. The restrictions they imply are usually specific and not just related to the type of shift you do.
I have been diagnosed diabetic for a little over 1 month. I initiated an Occupational Health report with my company just to "cover my back". I felt that if anything happened after I was diagnosed at work, I could be disciplined for not bringing my change in health to my employers notice.
I was given a "Fit for Work" notice, however they also made restrictions that I was not allowed to work alone, despite as a Type 2 diabetic with blood glucose running high, I have more change winning the lottery than having a hypo. They have said that they will review this restriction when I make a follow up visit 6 weeks later.
I am loathe to side with your employer however, working in a safety critical job with machinery may not be suitable for you if you are at risk of a hypo. I am no expert on Type 1 diabetes but I believe there is a CGM (Constant Glucose Monitor which will emit an alarm if your blood sugar goes below a certain level. Maybe if you have this type of monitor attached to you, your employer will feel more confident with your safety and allow you back to work. Would this be worth discussing with your employer?