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<blockquote data-quote="ElkBond" data-source="post: 1236895" data-attributes="member: 270837"><p>I cant help with the job centre/ benefits side of things but I can give you my experience of employment since being a t1. I was diagnosed in feb and had been employed for over a year in my job. </p><p></p><p>The biggest thing is showing that the t1 doesn't negatively affect you. When I diagnosed I got back to work within a week. I think this was a surprise to my employers as they possibly expected a extended break. </p><p></p><p>At first I was limited in what I was allowed to do, e.g I wasn't allowed in the workshop.</p><p></p><p>After a few months, the ban had been lifted as there was no drama or anything different to be honest. I test at my desk and jab before meals and there is no problem with it.</p><p></p><p>If you are going for an interview I think the key area is demonstrating that there is no disadvantage between you and someone else. So what you have t1, but it is stable controlled and wont affect your performance at work. Thats what they would be looking for.</p><p></p><p>Now not allowing time for jabs/ checks and what not is completely wrong and borderline if not full blown illegal. </p><p></p><p>Why do you/ whats starts your deterioration cycle?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ElkBond, post: 1236895, member: 270837"] I cant help with the job centre/ benefits side of things but I can give you my experience of employment since being a t1. I was diagnosed in feb and had been employed for over a year in my job. The biggest thing is showing that the t1 doesn't negatively affect you. When I diagnosed I got back to work within a week. I think this was a surprise to my employers as they possibly expected a extended break. At first I was limited in what I was allowed to do, e.g I wasn't allowed in the workshop. After a few months, the ban had been lifted as there was no drama or anything different to be honest. I test at my desk and jab before meals and there is no problem with it. If you are going for an interview I think the key area is demonstrating that there is no disadvantage between you and someone else. So what you have t1, but it is stable controlled and wont affect your performance at work. Thats what they would be looking for. Now not allowing time for jabs/ checks and what not is completely wrong and borderline if not full blown illegal. Why do you/ whats starts your deterioration cycle? [/QUOTE]
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