Employment and a Medical Condition

You Have Employment

First of all that is awesome, now depending on your job title your Diabetes should not be affected.When you do gain employment I think it is important that you communicate with your employer about your Diabetes and the needs that you have such as a lunch break. 

When I started looking for a job and going for job interviews I was always upfront about my Diabetes and I was met with no objections from the potential employers. I feel lucky with my employer that they have been so understanding with my Diabetes. I always tell people if you have any questions about Diabetes please ask, I happy to answer any questions that people in the workplace may have. I would rather answer questions and give people the right information than have people make assumptions.

I feel there is a lot of assumptions about Type One and all we can do is educate people, there is no point getting flustered because it will cause problems. It is important to have an open line of communication between you and your employer otherwise your employer may not understand you and your needs regarding your medical condition.

Here are a few short tips for handling employment when you have a medical condition 

• Don't be afraid to tell your employer about your Diabetes, your employer should know so they can provide you with the regular meal breaks that you need.
• Make sure you eat regularly to avoid unstable glucose levels
• If you feel you are being discriminated against please speak up and if you feel you are not being heard contact Diabetes Australia www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/contactus
• I believe in keeping an open mind when people ask questions, people don't always realise that the questions they ask can be insulting and/or rude.

This is only my point of view and I hope that talking my experiences gives someone a little bit of hope and know that you are not alone when it comes to life experiences such as having a job. Life is hard enough having Diabetes, your job should accommodate your Diabetes.

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Until next time

Jenna