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<blockquote data-quote="zibi1" data-source="post: 227373" data-attributes="member: 26651"><p>Hi Robbie,</p><p></p><p>I am working in very "stressful" conditions. I am a consultant for a very well known firm, working regularly 14+ hours a day, with enormous travel required (sometimes 5-6 planes a week). It is tough sometimes but it's doable. And there are two other people at my offices with T1 and they are coping with the situation really well. Don't give up that quickly, you'll need to be able to have your readings under control whilst working long hours. Taking additional two weeks off won't help.</p><p></p><p>Here are some suggestions that may help you in managing your diabetes in your working environment:</p><p>1) Stick to your diet, rigorously (for example, bring food from home)</p><p>2) Eat when you're supposed to eat, don't postpone dinner because you're working late</p><p>3) Test frequently, ideally before a meal, 1.5 hours after a meal (to prevent hypos) and mid-afternoon</p><p>4) Always have something sweet when you walk in meetings (Lucozade) as hypos are always around the corner</p><p></p><p>Believe me, it takes some discipline but it's nothing complicated. After a couple of months you'll become even more flexible and good at controlling your readings. But please, do not change job because of the diabetes! </p><p></p><p>Hope this helps!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="zibi1, post: 227373, member: 26651"] Hi Robbie, I am working in very "stressful" conditions. I am a consultant for a very well known firm, working regularly 14+ hours a day, with enormous travel required (sometimes 5-6 planes a week). It is tough sometimes but it's doable. And there are two other people at my offices with T1 and they are coping with the situation really well. Don't give up that quickly, you'll need to be able to have your readings under control whilst working long hours. Taking additional two weeks off won't help. Here are some suggestions that may help you in managing your diabetes in your working environment: 1) Stick to your diet, rigorously (for example, bring food from home) 2) Eat when you're supposed to eat, don't postpone dinner because you're working late 3) Test frequently, ideally before a meal, 1.5 hours after a meal (to prevent hypos) and mid-afternoon 4) Always have something sweet when you walk in meetings (Lucozade) as hypos are always around the corner Believe me, it takes some discipline but it's nothing complicated. After a couple of months you'll become even more flexible and good at controlling your readings. But please, do not change job because of the diabetes! Hope this helps!! [/QUOTE]
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