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Adults with Type 1 Diabetes

Impact on work

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In this ‘Speaking from Experience’ video clip, six people living with type 1 diabetes and one partner discuss the ways that the condition has impacted on their employment. In the majority of cases, having type 1 diabetes does not impact on a person’s ability to perform their duties at work, as long as the person is able to test their blood glucose level, eat regular meals, and administer insulin.

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