Diabetic Posties

Glp28357 · Post by **Glp28357** » 25 Jul 2018, 19:33

Having just read on another thead, how much a Type 2 diabetic postie is struggling in this extreme weather, I wondered how many other diabetic posties there are.

Are you Type 1 or Type 2?
How are you coping in this extreme weather?
Are you doing anything different due to the extreme weather, than what you normally do?
How do yòu deal with your diabetes when working in "normal" conditions?
Does your DOM or Line Manager know about your diabetes and do they take that into account with regard to your workload or performance?
Do you have any stories to tell about how your diabetes has affected your work?

doorstepped · Post by **doorstepped** » 25 Jul 2018, 20:16

got a diabetic postie at our office who eats more chocolate than a fat kid who got locked in a sweet shop overnight!!!!!

Postie45 · Post by **Postie45** » 25 Jul 2018, 20:32

Glp28357 wrote: Does your DOM or Line Manager know about your diabetes and do they take that into account with regard to your workload or performance?

if you raised this with them, theyre supposed to take it into account as with any other condition someone may have.

Chris413 · Post by **Chris413** » 25 Jul 2018, 20:44

Type 2, normally doesn't effect me, but this heat OMG.

mattjo1@talktalk.net · Post by **mattjo1@talktalk.net** » 26 Jul 2018, 19:12

Type 1 Diabetic here

The heat should not make any difference if the Diabetes is will controlled. Don't you think there are Diabetics in hot countries.

Chris413 · Post by **Chris413** » 26 Jul 2018, 19:32

mattjo1@talktalk.net wrote:Type 1 Diabetic here

The heat should not make any difference if the Diabetes is will controlled. Don't you think there are Diabetics in hot countries.

Actually from medical sources, Diabetics sweat more and lose fluid faster in extreme heat than somebody who isn't a diabetic. Well controlled or not doesn't make a difference and also when you lose that much fluid sugar levels spike. Also the loss of fluids can also drop a person blood pressure resulting in faints etc.

steve1812 · Post by **steve1812** » 28 Jul 2018, 18:00

hello everyone we have a diabetic postman with arthritis in his knees in my office and he is on another walk while his old walk is being tested using someone without the medical issues he has . surely this is not fair or would the company make allowances for this I am not to sure on this.

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 28 Jul 2018, 19:31

steve1812 wrote:hello everyone we have a diabetic postman with arthritis in his knees in my office and he is on another walk while his old walk is being tested using someone without the medical issues he has . surely this is not fair or would the company make allowances for this I am not to sure on this.

They have to make allowances - is the law.

Definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 https://www.gov.uk/definition-of-disabi ... y-act-2010" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

What ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ mean
‘substantial’ is more than minor or trivial, eg it takes much longer than it usually would to complete a daily task like getting dressed

‘long-term’ means 12 months or more, eg a breathing condition that develops as a result of a lung infection

There are special rules about recurring or fluctuating conditions, eg arthritis.

Both Arthritis and Diabetes are covered by the Equality Act, and reasonable adjustments have to be made.

Duty to make reasonable adjustments at work - what must employers do? https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/ ... loyers-do/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

clashcityrocker · Post by **clashcityrocker** » 28 Jul 2018, 20:24

It is harder for asthmatics in the heat.
And we don't get our life saving medication for free.

Chris413 · Post by **Chris413** » 28 Jul 2018, 21:27

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
steve1812 wrote:hello everyone we have a diabetic postman with arthritis in his knees in my office and he is on another walk while his old walk is being tested using someone without the medical issues he has . surely this is not fair or would the company make allowances for this I am not to sure on this.
They have to make allowances - is the law.

Definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 https://www.gov.uk/definition-of-disabi ... y-act-2010" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

What ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ mean
‘substantial’ is more than minor or trivial, eg it takes much longer than it usually would to complete a daily task like getting dressed

‘long-term’ means 12 months or more, eg a breathing condition that develops as a result of a lung infection

There are special rules about recurring or fluctuating conditions, eg arthritis.
Both Arthritis and Diabetes are covered by the Equality Act, and reasonable adjustments have to be made.

Duty to make reasonable adjustments at work - what must employers do? https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/ ... loyers-do/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That's why I made sure my diabetes was on my application form and mentioned in my interview. It's on record and they took me on with the disease.

Hammer59 · Post by **Hammer59** » 28 Jul 2018, 21:43

Type 2 current weather has had no effect just as normal. I have not informed my DOM but it was declared at my interview and is highlighted at each driving licence check.