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QUICK WORKPLACE HACKS FOR LIFE WITH DIABETES
(For when you need the “cheat sheet” version)
START THE DAY STEADY
Eat a balanced breakfast before work to keep glucose stable.
PACK A “JUST IN CASE” KIT
Glucose tabs, snacks, spare supplies and water.
SCOUT YOUR SAFE SPOTS
Know where you can check glucose or inject comfortably.
SET REMINDERS
Use your phone or smartwatch for testing and meal cues.
KEEP A DESK SNACK STASH
Nuts, low-sugar bars or fruit for quick grabs.
SPEAK TO ONE ALLY
A colleague who knows how to help if you go hypo.
MOVE A LITTLE, OFTEN
Walk to a colleague’s desk, take the stairs, stretch.
HYDRATE
A refillable bottle at your desk is your best defence against brain fog.
DON’T SKIP BREAKS
Your health trumps your inbox.
CELEBRATE SMALL WINS
Every good choice is a step toward feeling stronger.
For most of us, work isn’t just where we earn a living – it’s where we spend a huge chunk of our lives. And if you’re living with diabetes, that means managing blood glucose checks, medications, meal planning, and the occasional hypo… all while trying to keep your inbox under control and your boss happy.