Check you sugar more often.

As for being embarrassed...why? That is one reason I say folks you are around the most and especially work with should know your Diabetic so they can help you. There is no difference in that than someone in a wheel chair...folks help them.

One reason they sell medical bracelets and necklaces.

stress can do this and no need to be embarrassed. When my diabetes got out of control and my thyroid acted up to the point of me messing up at work, I took my bosses aside, and told them my 'temporary issues' at the moment.

by law we don't have to tell but I feel if I have a medical condition that is messing with my ability to do my job, then I let them know. They were very good and handled me telling them very well, even to the point of acting like a father lol.

And do wear a medical id bracelet just in case

The best thing you can do, in my opinion, is talk with your doctor.

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i saw my endo dr and she said that she thought that the stress, dehydration and fatigue along with an increase in blood sugar (because my sugars have been very tightly controlled) caused a "perfect storm". I am under extreme stress at work. I would like to purchase an id bracelet that doesn't scream "I AM DIABETIC".

I found a bracelet with just the medical symbol, and had it engraved to say, who I am, I have diabetes and for further info to look on my smart phone/tablet for the app "Health File". I have seen many that do not look all medical, just search for "medical id bracelets" online

imo----it depends the working relationship you have with your coworkers and boss. These days it seems bosses let people go for any reason and if they think a person is sick alot or they think they want special treatment they have been known to weed them out. I have seen some pretty terrible things going on it is really terrible And do not ever trust HR and think they are there to help you.

But watching your numbers close at work is a good idea. I am sure stress from some of my jobs caused this diabetes to begin with. Be very careful with stress it takes a toll.

Sorry if this sounds a little hard but I know what admin people think like I worked closely with them in my career.

depends on employers also, not all of us are that bad, I am an HR Coordinator and and where I work, and type of "company" we have many older employees who do have medical issues and we deal with them with compassion, etc. Even my bosses have gone thru some major medical issues so I guess that does help in my situation

Just feel out the company and by law now they cannot discriminate, it is the employees who don't show they are trying to help themselves, they just don't care, that can be frustrating for the companies

First off, don't be embarrassed. I know it can be difficult to handle a situation like this, but be thankful for those coworkers. Next time don't drive yourself home either. You endanger yourself and everyone else that's out and about when you do.

Secondly, talk with your dr. about how to ensure this doesn't happen again. It might mean getting some counseling for stress, finding a aggressive hobby that lets you physically vent your stress or something like that..

Third, Have a back up plan in place for days that this happens. If you have to let everyone know that you're diabetic and need a moment then that's what you do. When I was early in my diagnosis I had a problem with lows. I can remember crawling towards the breakroom one day and a coworker helping me up and to the breakroom for a snack. She didn't hover. Once I had a cookie she left and came back in a bit.

If you're dehydrated drink. But you already know that. I just had a heart attack at 40 a week ago and reading about fellow diabetics that are under "extreme stress" worries me. I wouldn't consider my stress extreme and I'm figuring out ways to eliminate as much stress as I can. I hope you're able to do the same. My biggest and best advice is don't be the "do all" person. Deligate.