Diabetes at work

Diabetes doesn’t have to get in the way of work. You should be able to do just about any kind of job with diabetes. Think about how your job might be affected by your diabetes. Talk with your diabetes care team about whether you might need to make any changes in your: Meal plan Schedule for taking insulin or other diabetes medicine Activity plan

Be sure to tell your diabetes care team if you: Drive for a living or operate dangerous equipment Do shift work Have a high-stress job

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that most employers make arrangements for people with diabetes. (Some employers, such as those with few employees, may not have to follow the terms of the act.) For example, you may need: Regular breaks to eat or drink, test your blood sugar, or take medicine A private area to check your blood sugar or to take injectable diabetes medicine A place to rest if you have low blood sugar

Be honest with your employer about what arrangements would help you.