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Employment problems and diabetes.

N Robinson1, N A Yateman, L E Protopapa

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School, London, UK.

Diabetic Medicine : a Journal of the British Diabetic Association
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

People with diabetes face significant employment challenges, including difficulty finding and keeping jobs. This impacts their career progression and financial stability, highlighting a need for better workplace support and understanding.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Occupational Health
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus affects a significant portion of the working-age population.
  • Employment is crucial for socioeconomic stability and quality of life.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated the specific employment challenges faced by individuals with diabetes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and quantify employment difficulties experienced by diabetic patients compared to non-diabetic individuals.
  • To explore the relationship between diabetes complications, glycemic control, and employment outcomes.
  • To identify specific areas of employment challenges, such as job acquisition, retention, and shift work.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted in eight UK centers.

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  • Participants included a random sample of diabetic patients and a control group, aged 17-65 years.
  • Data were collected via patient surveys and linked to clinical records on diabetic complications and control.

    • Main Results:

    • 13% of diabetic patients reported employment difficulties due to diabetes, versus 2% of controls (p<0.001).
    • 9% of diabetics changed jobs due to illness, compared to 2% of controls (p<0.001).
    • Diabetic shift workers experienced twice the job problems (18% vs 8%, p=0.045), and prolonged sickness absence (>20 days) was more common (29% vs 16%, p<0.001).

    Conclusions:

    • Individuals with diabetes encounter greater obstacles in obtaining and maintaining employment.
    • Diabetes-related complications and the need for careful management can impact job stability.
    • The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and support systems to mitigate employment disparities for people with diabetes.