“How is diabetes managed at work?”
I am a 40 year old female and I was recently diagnosed with diabetes. How is diabetes managed at work?
1 Answer
Dear patient,
Good question, diabetes is managed at work as it is at home. Diet is unchanged; low carb, low saturated fats, plant foods. Glucose monitoring is done at work either in your own work space or bathroom. If on insulin, prior to meals it is administered in your work space or bathroom. Oral meds can be taken prior to going to work or on coming home before dinner depending on your regimen. Weekly injections are given at home. Work is no problem for most folks; situation is more difficult if you work at night as schedule needs changing.
Respectfully,
Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE
Good question, diabetes is managed at work as it is at home. Diet is unchanged; low carb, low saturated fats, plant foods. Glucose monitoring is done at work either in your own work space or bathroom. If on insulin, prior to meals it is administered in your work space or bathroom. Oral meds can be taken prior to going to work or on coming home before dinner depending on your regimen. Weekly injections are given at home. Work is no problem for most folks; situation is more difficult if you work at night as schedule needs changing.
Respectfully,
Marvin A. Leder, MD FACP FACE
