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Work and type 2

snowdrop345

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Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
As a newly diagnosed type 2, and apparently the only diabetic in my work place, my boss has requested I should find out if there are any risk assessments she should be aware of? I work in a primary school. Are there any guidelines I could point her in the direction of? Thanks x
 
sorry no idea as i,m not working
hopefully you will get answers
 
Hi, did you have an OGGT, could I ask your result at 2 hours. Only mine was 20.2 MMOL which I'm worried is quite high.
 
Hmm.

My first reaction is that honestly, she should either know this, or find it out for herself!

However, setting that aside, the answer is that type 2s vary tremendously, so one size (or risk) doesn't fit all.

It depends on
How well controlled your blood glucose is
What your diet is
What (if any) medications you are on
What (if any) dietary and exercise changes you have put in place
Stress levels
And what your hours and duties involve.

For instance
A fit, active, type 2, no medication, with blood sugars controlled to normal levels, is not going to score a higher risk assessment than any other employee.
On the other hand, an unfit, insulin using uncontrolled type 2, with responsibilities driving children, or operating potentially dangerous machinery, is a very different risk assessment.

See what I mean?

The school really should have the relevant regulations and procedures in place, or easily available.
 
Risk assessments in the public sector might include access to OH and or HR for any support as required , it would be registered as a duty of care to you ....
 
I agree with Brunneria. The school should develop a risk assessment depending on your personal circumstances. The treatment you receive and your own control with have a big impact on this. The biggest risk for a diabetic is the risk of hypo.
 
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