Diabetes in the workplace

People living with diabetes work in a variety of roles in the workforce

Diabetes shouldn’t get in the way of a successful lifelong career.

Most jobs can accommodate people living with diabetes without any problems.

There are some jobs, however, where living with diabetes may impact on safety requirements.

Some people may experience discrimination or difficulties in the workforce.

However, every employer has a responsibility to all employees – including people with diabetes.

People living with diabetes should feel safe and respected in the workplace and be provided with the privacy and confidentiality they need to manage their diabetes.

The more you know about your diabetes and how to manage your health and blood glucose levels, the more productive your career can be.

Discuss any concerns about diabetes impacting your job requirements or disclosing your condition in the workplace with your endocrinologist, treating doctor, or diabetes educator.

Your diabetes healthcare team can support you to develop a diabetes management plan suitable for your workplace.

For individualised advise contact Diabetes SA on 1300 198 204 or email healthservices@diabetessa.com.au

Education for your workplace

Diabetes SA can provide education to workplace management teams on supporting employees with diabetes in the workplace and their rights and responsibilities for providing a safe and supportive workplace.

A healthy workforce is a happy, safe and productive workforce. Lifestyle factors such as healthy eating, physical activity, sleep and stress management can significantly impact on your team’s health and wellbeing. Diabetes SA can provide your workforce with education sessions on diabetes awareness, prevention and the above general health and wellbeing topics. Education sessions can be face-to-face at your site, or via live online webinars.

For more information contact Diabetes SA on 1300 198 204 or email healthservices@diabetessa.com.au