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How
to Cope with Diabetes
in the Workplace? Diabetes in the work place can cause added stress to a certain schedule of insulin injection, dietary habits and medication. These habits can not only cause discomfort, but they can be difficult to manage in a fast paced environment. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 21 million people have diabetes (with 6.2 million undiagnosed). This large portion of the population is equal to the state of Texas. Concerns for Diabetes in the workplace Each type of diabetes, type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, have unique issues that will hinder or restrict in some way or another daily activity. Maintaining a strict regimen or following a unique schedule ,In the work environment,can be even more difficult. According to a survey conducted by the American Journal of Health Promotion, type 2 diabetes coupled with obesity creates a problem of less productivity in the workplace. Also, diabetes alone can create issues of work impairment. The survey was comprised of over 7,000 working adults who either have or are at risk for diabetes. Those who were obese and had type 2 diabetes lost as much as 15% of work time (about 5.9 hours/week), while their healthy counterparts reported only a loss of about 9% (about 3.6 hours/week). Defining diabetes in the workplace It is true that diabetes can be hindrance to certain activities-this is defined by the American Disabilities Act and falls under the category of a disability when it "substantially limits" one or more of an individual's major life activities (this involves eating or caring for one's self). It can be also considered a disability if there are complications that that limit a major life activity (this includes side effects that may not currently be an issue, but were in the past). The final stipulation is that an employer may assume that a disease, such as diabetes is a hindrance, even though there may not be any conflicts with work activities.* Solutions Diabetes is a problem that is ever growing; therefore, the solution may be at the heart of the problem. Change depends on each individual, and acting on a local level will concurrently create changes on a global level. If the focus in the workplace is steered towards understanding the problem and directed towards solutions, then losses can be minimized. As an individual: 1) Schedule checkups that don't conflict with work time (if possible). 2) Exercise on a daily basis (walks during lunch break) to reduce problems with weight. 3) Ensure that a regimented eating schedule is followed to eliminate blood sugar spikes or unhealthy blood glucose levels. 4) Always keep a bottle of water available and drink it frequently. Water can refresh, curb the appetite and promote positive absorption. As an employer: 1) Offer both diabetic and non diabetic individuals training seminars that educate them on the issues related to diabetes. 2) Participate in charity events that fund diabetes (Walk for Diabetes). 3) Promote and encourage healthy office standards (exercise before or after office hours, water readily available, etc.). 4) Get involved with the problem, rather than denying its existence. Diabetes in the workplace is a problem that will continue to grow as the population of those who have diabetes increases. It is an issue that needs to be addressed, and the more involvement with the problems that relate to it, the better it will be understood. *www.diabetesincontrol.com . . From diabetes in the workplace to diabetes cure strategy |
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