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<blockquote data-quote="beckysalvage" data-source="post: 1479560" data-attributes="member: 341974"><p>Hi [USER=406760]@annapanna93[/USER],</p><p></p><p>I would definitely go for it, but as others have said make sure you keep hypo stuff with you, test as much as you can, and tell people that you are diabetic - its nothing to be ashamed of, and it can sometimes be hard to tell if you are having a hypo or just having a bad day (even after 25 years with diabetes so dont worry!)</p><p></p><p>I don't think having diabetes should hold anyone back. I am 27, and last year I moved to Costa Rica for a 2 year job. I am a volcanologist, so I spend most of my time hiking up volcanoes to install equipment, or just simply to have a look! Any new job is going to affect your diabetes, whether it is active or not. The nerves and stress of it are bound to affect your sugars. So as long as you recognise this, and test accordingly, why the hell shouldn't you do the job you want!? I will tell you now, I have been diabetic a long time, and coming here and starting this job has sent me right back to square one with my diabetes. I have hypos at weird times and I often wake up with a high blood sugar. But thats ok, I am managing. What I am trying to say is that diabetic for 10 days or 10 years, everything will affect your sugars (heat, sleep, stress, everything!) but as long as you know that, carry your supplies, test and inject there is absolutely no reason that diabetes should hold you back! </p><p></p><p>Definitely discuss your diabetes with your employer: that you might need a little extra time sometimes (due to hypos) or that you may need time off for appointments. I have never met an employer who is not accomodating. And you may find that someone else at the company has diabetes too (it is not that rare!) This is a scary time, but you will find a lot of support if you look and ask. I joined a local support group which I find really useful simply to have other people going through similar things to me, but also for advice and contacts. </p><p></p><p>Having been diabetic for a long time I am happy to answer any questions you may have, or if you simply want to chat or vent then let me know! This is a continuous learning curve, but I promise it will get easier!</p><p></p><p>Becky</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="beckysalvage, post: 1479560, member: 341974"] Hi [USER=406760]@annapanna93[/USER], I would definitely go for it, but as others have said make sure you keep hypo stuff with you, test as much as you can, and tell people that you are diabetic - its nothing to be ashamed of, and it can sometimes be hard to tell if you are having a hypo or just having a bad day (even after 25 years with diabetes so dont worry!) I don't think having diabetes should hold anyone back. I am 27, and last year I moved to Costa Rica for a 2 year job. I am a volcanologist, so I spend most of my time hiking up volcanoes to install equipment, or just simply to have a look! Any new job is going to affect your diabetes, whether it is active or not. The nerves and stress of it are bound to affect your sugars. So as long as you recognise this, and test accordingly, why the hell shouldn't you do the job you want!? I will tell you now, I have been diabetic a long time, and coming here and starting this job has sent me right back to square one with my diabetes. I have hypos at weird times and I often wake up with a high blood sugar. But thats ok, I am managing. What I am trying to say is that diabetic for 10 days or 10 years, everything will affect your sugars (heat, sleep, stress, everything!) but as long as you know that, carry your supplies, test and inject there is absolutely no reason that diabetes should hold you back! Definitely discuss your diabetes with your employer: that you might need a little extra time sometimes (due to hypos) or that you may need time off for appointments. I have never met an employer who is not accomodating. And you may find that someone else at the company has diabetes too (it is not that rare!) This is a scary time, but you will find a lot of support if you look and ask. I joined a local support group which I find really useful simply to have other people going through similar things to me, but also for advice and contacts. Having been diabetic for a long time I am happy to answer any questions you may have, or if you simply want to chat or vent then let me know! This is a continuous learning curve, but I promise it will get easier! Becky [/QUOTE]
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