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<blockquote data-quote="SB.25" data-source="post: 2050779" data-attributes="member: 496757"><p>Hiya, when I was initially diagnosed back in November I had 2 weeks signed off of work. During that time I felt awful as my initial hba1c was 103 and I was trying to get my levels down (at that stage only with metformin which clearly didn't work!), followed by another week off as I had exams (I know, terrible timing!). I used my time off, not just for revising, but also trying to get active to try to reduce my glucose levels and I also enjoyed the exercise if I am frank!</p><p></p><p>When I returned to work I had the usual back to work interview and discussed with my manager what reasonable adjustments I needed - i.e. being able to check my levels, eating at my desk, being able to walk around when I felt high etc. My work even had me discuss my condition with one of the health and safety team. </p><p></p><p>I also was completely honest with my colleagues about my condition and how it may effect me and explained that if I was away from my desk, it doesn't mean I am skiving, it could just be that I am trying to sort out my levels. My colleagues were all really nice about it and inquisitive. </p><p></p><p>Best of luck with everything <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SB.25, post: 2050779, member: 496757"] Hiya, when I was initially diagnosed back in November I had 2 weeks signed off of work. During that time I felt awful as my initial hba1c was 103 and I was trying to get my levels down (at that stage only with metformin which clearly didn't work!), followed by another week off as I had exams (I know, terrible timing!). I used my time off, not just for revising, but also trying to get active to try to reduce my glucose levels and I also enjoyed the exercise if I am frank! When I returned to work I had the usual back to work interview and discussed with my manager what reasonable adjustments I needed - i.e. being able to check my levels, eating at my desk, being able to walk around when I felt high etc. My work even had me discuss my condition with one of the health and safety team. I also was completely honest with my colleagues about my condition and how it may effect me and explained that if I was away from my desk, it doesn't mean I am skiving, it could just be that I am trying to sort out my levels. My colleagues were all really nice about it and inquisitive. Best of luck with everything :) [/QUOTE]
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