Living with diabetes affects more than blood sugar. It touches every aspect of well-being — physical, mental and emotional. Creating workplaces that value understanding and support helps ensure everyone can thrive and achieve their ambitions. Together, we can shape a healthier, more inclusive future. #WorldDiabetesDay #WhatScienceCanDo
Completely agree. Diabetes impacts far more than clinical metrics. It shapes daily routines, emotional resilience, and overall quality of life. At SmartLife Health, we see this every day through the work we do with practices and ICBs to help identify risk earlier, support proactive care, and give clinicians the insights they need to intervene before crises happen. Creating supportive environments in workplaces and in healthcare systems is essential. When we combine compassionate understanding with data-driven, proactive care, we truly help people living with diabetes thrive. Together, we absolutely can build a healthier, more inclusive future.
Raising awareness about the emotional and social dimensions of diabetes is just as important as managing the clinical aspects. Supportive environments truly make a difference in long-term outcomes
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1wAs nearly four in ten employees with diabetes report experiencing negative treatment at work, with one in three considering resignation as a result, the business case for inclusive workplace policies extends beyond compliance to measurable organizational benefits, as companies that implement simple accommodations like flexible scheduling and private monitoring spaces demonstrate reduced turnover, higher engagement, and productivity gains that offset the minimal cost of adaptation.