Friday, July 21, 2017 DIABETES AT WORK Simple adjustments that can help employees with diabetes Allow the person to take short, regular breaks to eat, to help them control their blood sugar levels Give them time out to test blood glucose levels (using a finger-pricking device) and treat, if required with medication or food Provide a clean, private place to inject insulin and do blood tests Allow time off work, for medical checks or to attend training on how to manage diabetes Transfer the employee to lower-risk duties, if necessary Provide modified equipment for people who develop complications (such as visual impairments), as a result of their condition Previous Article HEALTH AS A SOLUTION Next Article WATCHDOG - EHO - ICE MACHINES - FOOD SAFETY TRAINING Print 1073 Rate this article: No rating