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Employment
Having diabetes shouldn’t prevent you from getting a job, but it’s important to make your employers and colleagues aware that you have diabetes, particularly insulin-treated diabetes so that they know what a hypo is and how to treat it. Have a look at our employment resources below to read more about working with diabetes.
Smoking
Smoking is one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the UK and when you have diabetes, it dramatically increases the risk of developing complications with your eyes, feet, heart, legs, and kidneys.
You can find out about smoking cessation services near you in our get local section or read below for further information.
Driving
Do you know what the law is about driving if you have diabetes? Our resources below give you practical information such as the implications for your car insurance and whether you should inform the DVLA that you have diabetes, as well as potential risks such as having a hypo when you are at the wheel.
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For some people, drinking alcohol at home or in a pub with friends is part of life. And having diabetes shouldn’t get in the way of this unless this has been advised on medical grounds, However, it does have an impact on your body and in turn, your diabetes management.
The Qur'an requires Muslims to fast during the month of Ramadan from sunrise to sunset. However, there are exceptions to this. One of them is that people who are ill or have medical conditions do not have to fast. This includes people with diabetes. This information in this film will help you reduce…
If you're a smoker and have been diagnosed with diabetes, giving up the habit is one of the most positive things you can do to both improve your health and reduce your risks of the long-term complications associated with the condition. Smoking is also associated with a higher risk of developing type…
Diabetes doesn’t stop us from being successful in the workplace and getting the jobs we want.. but how much does your employer understand about your Type 1? The #type1uncut team share some of their advice for employers
This page explains what you need to know about alcohol as someone with diabetes. It explains what a unit of alcohol actually is, and covers sensible drinking limits, the effect of alcohol on your blood glucose and how best to avoid having a hypo while you are drinking.
This page discusses what a carbohydrate is, what different kinds there are, and the effect they can have on your diabetes.
Diabetes and Sleep
This resource explains how blood glucose levels in women and girls with diabetes can be affected by their periods and provides some tips for managing diabetes around periods.
This page explains how diabetes might affect your ability to work and when it is appropriate to tell your employer.
This resource explains what sexual problems may arise from diabetes, for both men and women.
If you're a smoker and have been diagnosed with diabetes, giving up the habit is one of the most positive things you can do to both improve your health and reduce your risks of the long-term complications associated with the condition. Smoking is also associated with a higher risk of developing Type…
Having type 1 diabetes and more than 1 or 2 alcoholic drinks can have a big effect on blood glucose levels. It’s important to understand the risks of high and low glucose levels, why these happen and how to prevent these risks.
