Can I resign because of diabetes complications?

Cazakhstan

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I have diabetic retinopathy and have had a couple of sessions of lazer surgery already

After a hospital appointment today the doctor told me they have noticed some more liquid leaking at the back of my left eye, I know that factors such as stress can make diabetic complications worse.

I currently have a very stressful job and wanted to know if my seemingly worsening retinopathy would be an acceptable reason to hand in my resignation in order to look for a less stressful job?
 

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yes your are correct .stress
but i did have the same many years ago about 1985 moor fields eye dept was the only hospital in london that was the only hospital in the country that had ARGON LAZER it took things to a new level got my blood sugars down used carbs to a very strict level
now ask if you can take a less stress job with the company you are with are you on insulin by injection if poss get on a pump depends who depends on you ............. family kids ect
just re adjust i whent on to run a branch of 4 people and drive a round trip of 100 miles a day just said get it under control

but had good people to help
have a word with your boss you never know ..
good luck ps i also know a friend who had gell put in eye to stop leaks get back to your eye dept see what they can do its b marvel what they can't you you must get better control you can if not look for another job before you jump ok but if it gets worse what can you do
ok all the best vic
 

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Surely it's up to you whether you resign or not. You don't even have to give a reason, unless you want to resign immediately with no notice, but it's best to if you want a decent reference.
I'd be tempted to look for another job and then resign though, as people seem more likely to employ people who are already employed for some reason.
 
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Cazakhstan

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Thanks for the reply, I have started looking for another job as I'd rather have something to go to afterwards rather than just leaving and being at a loose end.

It might sound silly but I suppose I'm just worried that my boss won't see my diabetes/retinopathy as a good reason.
I'm relatively new to the job and when I've said I find it stressful before she tends to say "it will get better".... I just don't want to risk my health.
 

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It's up to you when you give in your notice and for what reason you chose, not your boss. And, if you find your job stressful then it is stressful for you. Nobody else can tell you what your feelings are as everyone feels and deals with stress in different ways. Some people thrive on it and some people wilt - and only you can know how your job makes you feel. Ask yourself whether you can imagine you still in the same job in one, three, five or ten years time.

It is true, however, that it seems to be easier to get a job when you already have one.

Good luck whatever you decide. Life is too short to be unhappy for eight hours a day.
 
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Resignation is something you decide on. Sod the boss or company!
 
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Thanks for the reply, I have started looking for another job as I'd rather have something to go to afterwards rather than just leaving and being at a loose end.

That seems a sensible thing to do, too much stress is bad for your health and you don't need it, especially if your struggling with diabetic retinopathy.

Hope your successful in finding a new job and hope the Ophthalmology Clinic can do something about the leakage.
 
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Talk to your local job centre .. when the wife had to leave an employment due to heath problems they were very understanding and advised her on how to go about it, and then she was able to register for unemployment as soon as she left the employer.
 
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Cazakhstan

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Thank-you Chook, Tim, Noblehead and Enclave! I do feel much better having read all your replies.

I agree some people do thrive on stress but I'm not sure I'm not quite the right personality for this job as I do get stressed and I am a sensitive person.

Much as my diabetes may be a relevant enough reason to step down at least I can also say "I'm not sure this job is right for me".

Thank-you for all your well wishes and support. My ophthalmology department have said they will keep checking my left eye but would prefer to not perform lazer surgery on it if possible as the leak is so close to the centre of my eye, so the procedure could potentially be damaging
 

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@Cazakhstan, too much stress can lead to high blood pressure, with active diabetic retinopathy you need to keep your bp below normal, I was told ideally 130/70 or below, so do be sure to monitor your bp and if necessary discuss treatment options if it goes too high.

There's some great information and advice about diabetic retinopathy in the following which discusses controlling bg, bp and cholesterol levels:

http://www.diabeticretinopathy.org.uk/Information_for_patients.html
 
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Hello @Cazakhstan,,,,while you are getting organised to take your next step,,,and your still very stressed,,,,ask your gp for a sick note for a month-ish,,,,so you can rest and as your blood pressure is high your gp could put that as the reason for being off sick,,,,,your current job has to honor your health and make sure that you are not struggling,,,the 'you will get used to it,eventually' sort of comments.
While you are resting you can look around for another job,,,,but all new jobs are stressful in the beginning,,, till you learn them and get used to them,,and the new people in the office,,,,
I hope you take your time and look after yourself to the fullest,,,,,ttfn from Karen.
 
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MellitusTrap

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You can resign without a reason

You won't be entitled to job seekers allowance if you just resign.

Have you considered talking to work.
 

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Hi @MellitusTrap, hopefully I can have another job lined up so that there will be no need for jobseekers etc.
I've never had to use benefits before, personally I'd always rather prefer not to unless absolutely necessary.
I've considered talking to work however I feel it's a combination of stress (potentially effecting my bs levels) and the fact I don't feel the job is for me.
I think therefore for my own personal wellbeing and to avoid wasting any of the company's money/resources on training me, it's better I move on whenever I can.
 

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@Enclave @noblehead, appointment went okay, they did a blood test and tested my urine for ketones. No ketones were found so although my blood sugar was still raised I thankfully didn't get taken to hospital.
For now they recommend I tweak my insulin dosage and have asked the specialist diabetes team at the hospital to contact me..


Still no definitive verdict on how the stress is impacting on my readings though.
 
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vic hill

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@Enclave @noblehead, appointment went okay, they did a blood test and tested my urine for ketones. No ketones were found so although my blood sugar was still raised I thankfully didn't get taken to hospital.
For now they recommend I tweak my insulin dosage and have asked the specialist diabetes team at the hospital to contact me..


Still no definitive verdict on how the stress is impacting on my readings though.
try seeing if a pattern is on work day higher blood sugars
than say days off i.e. 2 days sat/sun will give you a better idea or if not off weekend days you do not work ask for more blood stick s to do at least a blood sugars before each meal and when you go to bed
ok keep up this for maybe a week or 2 till it comes down
vic
 

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Hi @MellitusTrap, hopefully I can have another job lined up so that there will be no need for jobseekers etc.
I've never had to use benefits before, personally I'd always rather prefer not to unless absolutely necessary.
I've considered talking to work however I feel it's a combination of stress (potentially effecting my bs levels) and the fact I don't feel the job is for me.
I think therefore for my own personal wellbeing and to avoid wasting any of the company's money/resources on training me, it's better I move on whenever I can.

I'm sorry you seem to be having a torrid time.

As others have said, you can resign for any reason whatsoever, and aren't obliged to say what your reason is, so don't worry about that too much.

Onto your current situation though: You say your just isn't right for you. Are you new to the job or do you feel that it has never been right, but you've just got on with it until this latest eye issue has focused your mind?

If you have been there a while, has anything changed recently to make you feel it's not for you (change in systems, processes, people - that sort of thing)?

If you would for a bigger organisation, is there likely to be something with your employer you and they could consider you moving to? It usually costs a company quite a lot to find and employ a new employee, whether it be employment agency costs, the costs of going through the recruitment, interview, reference and induction process, or if your job involved training, that cost (which you mentioned already). It could be, if your employer likes you, they could be very disappointed to hear you aren't happy and might be keen to find a way to keep you, rather than find someone else. If your training is causing you issues, could it happen at a slightly modified pace to help you?

I know I have posed a million questions there, and I don't expect you to answer them, perhaps except for in your head to yourself. It really could be worthwhile having a chat with your manager.

One thing I would be mindful of, if you go down that route, is that if you are in a probationary period, or in the very early term of your employment, if you state you are unhappy and looking for another job, they may decide to let you go, so that they can find a replacement sooner, rather than later. It could be worth a quick look at your contract of employment, assuming you have one in your possession.

Good luck with it all. Five days from seven is a big proportion of your life to e unhappy, but I'm guessing that like the rest of us you have bills to pay and a life to live. Achieving working contentment isn't always easy or quick.