Workplace and Diabetes
I feel you, girl!
I’ve been questioned about my frequent loo and food breaks. My goshh! I still keep paperwork with myself so that I can be heard. My manager also thinks that T2D isn’t a serious issue. Like seriously? What do you even know about my suffering and about this disease? 😐
While I don’t participate and write much on forums and discussions, this one caught my eye. I was going through the thread above and felt empathic towards my fellow sufferers. While I was also constantly harassed at work because of my medical condition, I spoke up and put in a complaint with HR. I realized that it is essential to speak up at times, and I am glad I took the right call. Calling out douchebags, may it by managers, is necessary.
Never mind, I’m here to address this issue and would like to share my story on diabetes management at the workplace. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2022; when I got my routine blood tests done, my blood sugar levels were quite high. After conducting further tests, my doctor broke the news to me that I have T2D. Earth-shattering anxiety kicked in when I got to know about it, as I knew one of my friends was already struggling with this issue.
For a few days, I was sad and kinda depressed as well; however, one fine day, I decided to pick myself up and deal with it with bravery. I got back to the office after a week off and started my work. I emailed my reports to my manager and had a meeting with her regarding this. The next step I took was to be cautious with my eating habits. I started prepping my lunch daily, which would include salad bowls, burrito wraps, and bean and lentil soups, which were easy to prepare and store ahead of time. I was careful with my diet, and I mastered the art of having a balanced diet after constant experiments and changes in my diet plans.
My next step was to reduce stress – I know that is tough; it is almost inevitable. But I tried. I read some tips and tricks on one of the forums and practised them. I used to keep a happy picture of me and my partner as a stress buster or mood enhancer. I feel like happy memories help us outgrow the dark times.
Lastly, I started exercising in the morning before office hours to naturally maintain healthy blood sugar and blood pressure levels.
These changes helped me manage diabetes effectively over time, along with a medicine that worked wonders for me, Gemer P1. It is a combination of glimepiride 1mg metformin 500mg pioglitazone 15mg, which was extremely helpful for my condition.
I hope this information was helpful to you, and I encourage you to speak up and share your experiences of managing diabetes at your workplace.
One piece of advice: if it gets too much, report your employer to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Thank me later!!
Love,
Sheri
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