Diabetes Awareness On The Job

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Maintaining Blood Sugar Control Is a BIG job!

I have found that maintaining sugar glucose control on the job to be one of the hardest challenges for me. I write this lens to help the diabetic reader with some practical tips which may be of assistance. Diabetes awareness is a 24/7 job for the diabetic! I see diabetes as a slow, often invisible killer. You can feel pretty good but improperdiabetes control is allowing the disease to destroy your good health. Hope this lens is helpful!

Sincerely,
Walter and Barbara Isbill

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My 10 tips for diabetes awareness on the job!


  1. Open your mouth! Don't be afraid to let others know you are diabetic!
  2. Reach out your hand. Don't assume that your boss will not work with. Give others a chance to be your friend.
  3. Discuss it with your doctor. He/she might even write a prescription note of your need for any special consideration for your boss to have on file. This may not be necessary but t is better to be safe than sorry!
  4. Get educated. Learn as much as you can about diabetes.
  5. Don't abuse your health. You must stay with the program fro the rest of your life1
  6. Do make a plan ahead of work and work the plan when at work.
  7. Control your stress level. Stress can wreak havoc on your blood sugars. (high or low)
  8. Check your sugar often.
  9. Keep good diabetes control: Diabetes is slow to act and often invisible, but it can destroy your health.
  10. Wear medical identification jewelry: - If you ever need medical assistance at work, the emergency medical personnel will know you have diabetes.

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NBC Today - Life With Diabetes Televised 11/7/2006 9:44 am Runtime 03:29 November is Diabetes Awareness Month. There are 20 million Americans suffering from Diabetes today and many more who may unknowingly have the disease. The Today Show highlights an 11-year-old with type 1 diabetes and her continuous glucose monitor. Her mother, who also has diabetes says, "we're at a point where we can address the disease" and the best way to fight it is to stay aware and vigilant.

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