{"id":8050,"date":"2025-11-01T08:21:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T21:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nararavalleymedical.com.au\/staging-sept\/?p=8050"},"modified":"2025-12-13T16:37:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T05:37:52","slug":"is-your-workplace-diabetes-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nararavalleymedical.com.au\/staging-sept\/2025\/11\/01\/is-your-workplace-diabetes-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Workplace Diabetes Friendly?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November 14 marks <strong>World Diabetes Day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Australia, 1.9 million people have diabetes. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesaustralia.com.au\/about-diabetes\/diabetes-in-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Diabetes Australia<\/a>, that includes the 1<strong>.3 million who&#8217;ve been diagnosed<\/strong> and up to <strong>half a million who don&#8217;t even know they have diabetes<\/strong>. More than 300 people develop diabetes every day, and 120,000 people were diagnosed in the last year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest data reveals the scope of our diabetes problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between 2000 and 2021, the number of diabetes <strong>cases in Australia <em>tripled<\/em><\/strong>, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/reports\/diabetes\/diabetes\/contents\/summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Australian Institute of Health and Welfare<\/a>. Like the rest of the world, the numbers are still rising. So what&#8217;s going on with diabetes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Different Types of Diabetes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In all types of diabetes, <strong>blood sugar levels are too high<\/strong>. There are a few different types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)<\/strong> is an autoimmune condition\u2014not related to diet or lifestyle\u2014where the body\u2019s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This means the body doesn&#8217;t have enough insulin, which it needs to move glucose from the bloodstream into the body&#8217;s cells for energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People with type 1 must constantly replace this missing hormone, typically through multiple daily insulin injections or an insulin pump. They need to monitor their blood glucose, count carbohydrates, and manage the ever-present risks of dangerously high (hyperglycemia) or low (hypoglycemia, or a &#8216;hypo&#8217;) blood sugar. Type 1 diabetes accounts for about 10 percent of diabetes in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)<\/strong> is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for around 85 percent of Australian cases. Type 2 is <em>not<\/em> an autoimmune condition. Instead, T2D occurs when the body either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Becomes <strong>resistant to insulin<\/strong> (the cells don&#8217;t respond well to the insulin produced)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>pancreas cannot produce enough insulin<\/strong> to overcome this resistance and maintain normal blood glucose levels<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T2D typically develops slowly over time. It&#8217;s strongly associated with modifiable risk factors like being overweight or obese, a lack of physical activity, and a poor diet, in addition to non-modifiable factors like genetics and increasing age. It is often managed through diet, exercise, oral medication, and sometimes insulin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gestational diabetes<\/strong>(GD) is a type of diabetes that<strong> only develops during pregnancy <\/strong>where the mother&#8217;s blood sugar (glucose) levels are too high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It happens because the hormones from the placenta block the body&#8217;s ability to use its own insulin effectively. This is called<strong> insulin resistance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s usually diagnosed in the <strong>second half of pregnancy<\/strong> (around 24 to 28 weeks).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For most women, <strong>GD goes away<\/strong> shortly after the baby is born.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When gestational diabetes is effectively managed, the risks for both mother and baby are greatly reduced, and the pregnancy is <strong>likely to proceed without major complications<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Less common types of diabetes include MODY (maturity-onset diabetes of the young) and LADA (latent autoimmune diabetes in adults), and others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/nararavalleymedical.com.au\/staging-sept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Diabetes-in-Australia.jpg\" alt=\"pie chart showing diabetes in auatralia with about 87% type 2, 9% type 1, 3% GD, and less than 1% other types. Data source National Diabetes Support Scheme.\" class=\"wp-image-8078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nararavalleymedical.com.au\/staging-sept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Diabetes-in-Australia.jpg 896w, https:\/\/nararavalleymedical.com.au\/staging-sept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Diabetes-in-Australia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nararavalleymedical.com.au\/staging-sept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Diabetes-in-Australia-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nararavalleymedical.com.au\/staging-sept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Diabetes-in-Australia-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Symptoms of Diabetes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diabetes, whether diagnosed or not, can result in feeling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>very thirsty or hungry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tired<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>experiencing unexpected weight loss or weight gain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>slow healing (or not healing) wounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>blurred vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>frequent infections (such as urinary tract infections)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complications from Diabetes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest problems caused by diabetes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>blindness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>amputations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>heart disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>kidney disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I remain healthy with diabetes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To stay healthy with diabetes, you should manage your blood glucose levels through regular physical activity, follow a healthy eating pattern rich in whole, unprocessed foods (like vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats), and limit processed foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try to avoid added sugar, unhealthy fats, and stick to your prescribed medication or insulin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What support can people with diabetes receive?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you can get access to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndss.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">National Diabetes Support Scheme<\/a>. This provides you with subsidised products to help manage your diabetes, the &nbsp;NDSS Helpline on&nbsp;<strong>1800<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>637<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>700<\/strong>, as well as education, general advice, and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>World Diabetes Day<\/strong> focuses on type 1 diabetes, the autoimmune condition. The theme for this year is workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I create an Inclusive workplace?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workplaces can make a tangible difference by adopting simple, supportive measures, which often fall under the category of <strong>&#8216;reasonable adjustments<\/strong>&#8216; required by disability legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Flexibility is Key<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The demands of diabetes management can&#8217;t always follow a tight schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breaks:<\/strong> Allow employees the flexibility to take short, unscheduled breaks to check blood sugar levels, administer insulin, or respond immediately to a hypo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mealtime Flexibility:<\/strong> Allow adjustments to lunch or tea break times. Insulin dosing and eating must be coordinated, and delays can impact blood sugar control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Providing Dignity and Privacy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Administering insulin or checking a blood sugar level is a medical necessity that should be treated with respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Designated Space:<\/strong> Provide access to a clean, private, and non-judgmental space to perform self-care tasks. <strong>This should never be a bathroom,<\/strong> as insulin injections and glucose checks require hygienic conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure Storage:<\/strong> Ensure access to a refrigerator for insulin storage and space for emergency hypo treatments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Education and Emergency Awareness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supportive colleague is often the best line of defense during an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hypo Training:<\/strong> Encourage the employee to share information with their manager and first-aiders on how to recognise the symptoms of a <strong>hypoglycemic event<\/strong> (shaking, confusion, dizziness) and how to administer simple, immediate help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First Aid Kit Inclusion:<\/strong> Ensure the workplace First Aid Kit contains a basic source of fast-acting sugar (like glucose tablets or juice) and that First Aid officers are briefed on T1D.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e0f0fa\">Mark&#8217;s Story* &#8211; work life with type 1 diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded wp-duotone-unset-1\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/nararavalleymedical.com.au\/staging-sept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/t1d-sm.jpg\" alt=\"Mark outdoors in park\" class=\"wp-image-8056\" style=\"width:313px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nararavalleymedical.com.au\/staging-sept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/t1d-sm.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nararavalleymedical.com.au\/staging-sept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/t1d-sm-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d7e9f4\">\u201cWhen people hear the word diabetes, they often think it\u2019s just about avoiding sugar. But for me, it\u2019s a full-time balancing act \u2014 even while I\u2019m at work<br><br>I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was 32. Now I\u2019m 50 and working in an office. My days are like anyone else\u2019s \u2014 emails, deadlines, coffee runs \u2014 but with one extra layer: constantly keeping an eye on my blood sugar.<br><br>I check my glucose a few times a day. Sometimes it\u2019s fine. Other times it\u2019s low and I need to eat something straight away. It can happen at awkward moments \u2014 like right before a meeting or when I\u2019m talking with a client. I\u2019ve learned to keep muesli bars in my drawer and a glucose monitor in my bag.<br><br>At first, I was self-conscious about testing or injecting at work. I didn\u2019t want people to think I was unwell or \u2018different\u2019. I even skipped a check once because I didn\u2019t want to draw attention to myself. That was a mistake \u2014 I ended up shaky and couldn\u2019t concentrate for the rest of the day.<br><br>Eventually, I told my manager, and it was a huge relief. He was understanding and said, \u2018Just do what you need to do.\u2019 That simple support changed everything. Now I can step away when I need to, and my team knows it\u2019s just part of my routine.<br><br>Having diabetes at work can be challenging. I\u2019ve learned that being open \u2014 and having a workplace that listens \u2014 makes it easier to stay healthy and do my job well.<br>It\u2019s not about special treatment, it\u2019s about awareness. A little understanding goes a long way.\u201d<br><br>*<em>Mark&#8217;s story is a fictional social story.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/diabetes#symptoms\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workplaces are encouraged to do these ten things.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/nararavalleymedical.com.au\/staging-sept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/World-Diabetes-Day.jpg\" alt=\"10steps to do more for diabetes at work. 1: safe and private space 2: provide breaks and access to facilities 3: trained first aider 4: inclusive environment 5: offer flexible working arrangements 6: mental wellbeing support 7: healthy food available 8: encourage physical activity 9: make info about diabetes available 10:organise diabetes screenings\n\" class=\"wp-image-8052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nararavalleymedical.com.au\/staging-sept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/World-Diabetes-Day.jpg 791w, https:\/\/nararavalleymedical.com.au\/staging-sept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/World-Diabetes-Day-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nararavalleymedical.com.au\/staging-sept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/World-Diabetes-Day-768x410.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">10 ways workplaces can do more for diabetes wellbeing. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/worlddiabetesday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Worlddiabetesday.org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This World Diabetes Day, let\u2019s acknowledge the daily effort people with diabetes put in. For that person, their routine isn&#8217;t just a list of tasks\u2014it&#8217;s a demonstration of consistent, quiet strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, a large number of people are undiagnosed and don&#8217;t know they have diabetes. If you&#8217;re not sure, try the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/symptom-checker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">symptom checker<\/a> on the Health Direct website. Or book an <a href=\"\/book-you-appointment\" title=\"\">appointment<\/a> with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Info and Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diabetes Australia:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesaustralia.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.diabetesaustralia.com.au\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) \u2013 Diabetes Facts:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS):<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndss.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ndss.com.au\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health direct<\/strong>: https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/diabetes#symptoms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is general in nature and shouldn&#8217;t be relied on as a substitute for personal medical advice. See your Narara Valley doctor for the advice that&#8217;s right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World Diabetes Day on 14 November focuses on Workplaces because 7 out of 10 people with diabetes are of working age. Is your workplace diabetes friendly? 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