Aishwarya Sakhuja on workplace challenges when you have diabetes (Photo: Aishwarya Sakhuja/Instagram)Creating awareness about issues that people with diabetes face at work, actor Aishwarya Sakhuja, who is a type 1 diabetic, recently listed some of them:*Was my dose enough to cover my morning meal?*I hope I don’t go low.
Do I need to calibrate my equipment?
*Damn! My testing strips are gone
*This scene makes me want to run. Will I need to adjust my insulin dosage?
*Have I got my long-acting Insulin?
*I hope I do not have diabetic breath
*Should i eat before going to set? We don’t know how long we will be on set. DISCLAIMER : This article is based upon information that we obtained from the public domain or experts we spoke with. Consult your doctor before beginning any new routine. Sakhuja wrote in the caption of the Instagram post, “Diabetes can be exhausting, and not always obvious to people.” The calculations. The crashes. The fear of lows. You pretend to be fine when your body is not. It’s more than just avoiding sugar. It’s managing your body’s full-time job. “In reality it requires constant mental concentration. People with diabetes constantly think about their medication schedules, blood glucose changes, meals, hydration and sleep, stress and physical activity. This can be emotionally draining, especially if you work long hours,” said Dr Pranav, consultant endocrinologist, and diabetologist at Wockhardt hospitals, Mumbai Central. Diabetes can be a challenge in the workplace because symptoms aren’t always obvious. “Someone can appear to be fine while managing fatigue, dizziness and brain fog. They may also be anxious about low sugar episodes or experience sudden energy drops. Dr Ghody explained that there is also pressure on people to “push through” meetings, deadlines or travel, even when their bodies are telling them otherwise. Story continues below this ad. It can happen suddenly and cause sweating, trembling or confusion. It may also lead to irritability or even fainting. Many employees are afraid to discuss it for fear of being perceived as weak or unfit. “Some avoid taking insulin injections in public or checking their glucose levels due to stigma or uncomfortable question from coworkers,” said he. View this post on Instagram Stress in the workplace can also have a direct impact on blood sugar management. “Irregular eating, poor sleep, long periods of sitting, and high-pressure situations may complicate diabetes management. Burnout and uncontrolled sugar levels are becoming more common among younger professionals. “What helps is an informed and supportive workplace culture.” Simple actions such as flexible meal times, short break, access to healthy foods, or understanding medical appointments can make a big difference. Dr Ghody said that managing diabetes is best done when people do not feel the need to hide their condition. The conversation about diabetes must go beyond “don’t eat sugar”. It is a constant balancing act – physical, mental, and emotional. When workplaces recognise this, employees are more likely to manage their health effectively and stay productive without sacrificing their well-being.”DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Consult your doctor before beginning any new routine.
