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Well-Being in the Workplace
This Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re asking every workplace, big or small, to make space for diabetes. Support starts with understanding. When people with diabetes feel seen and supported, they thrive—at work and beyond.
Judy Mitri
Bilingual Communications Manager, Renewable Energy Industry
“One of the biggest challenges I face managing diabetes at work is the mental load that comes with it. It’s not always easy to balance my health with my responsibilities.”
Dan Newman
HR Manager
“One of the biggest challenges is stigma and misconceptions that people have around diabetes. This has affected my well-being because I've previously hidden my diabetes from managers and colleagues as I just didn't want to be seen as the weak link.”
Samuel Rösch
Singer/songwriter/musician
“I would like my colleagues and employers to understand that people with diabetes can perform really well and that more flexibility and support helps those with diabetes to truly flourish.”
Meg Cremins
Registered Dietitian
“I wish that more employers understood that diabetes affects us all the time. It's not just when we need to go to the doctor or when we're having a meal, but truly any minute that we are alive, we could be having a high or low blood sugar.”
The Silent Burden of Diabetes in the Workplace
Managing diabetes doesn’t stop when the workday starts, and not everyone has the same kind of support at work.
For some, it’s a manager who understands, a teammate who covers a meeting, or an employer that prioritizes flexibility and inclusion.
For others, support means self-advocacy: creating their own systems, finding small ways to recharge, or simply pushing through when understanding is hard to find. That strength deserves recognition, too.
Call for Support
This Diabetes Awareness Month, we're calling on workplaces to see and support every experience: whether that means showing up for a colleague, building policies that create space, or acknowledging the quiet resilience of those who do it alone.
Have your own story to share about balancing diabetes and well-being? We’d love to hear from you — comment or tag us on social media [@omnipod]
Managing Diabetes at Work: The Hidden Stress You Don't See
Managing diabetes is a full-time job — one that doesn’t pause when the workday begins. For millions of people, this means navigating not only the demands of their careers but also the constant, often invisible stress of managing a complex condition in environments that aren’t always designed to support them.
Our latest whitepaper dives into these unique challenges, from glucose management under pressure to the emotional toll of masking a condition at work. Explore insights, real-world experiences, and actionable strategies to create more inclusive workplaces for people living with diabetes.
Let's Talk: Mental Health and Diabetes
Explore how to address the emotional impact of diabetes through conversations that support both patients and providers.
dStigmatize Language Guide
Discover practical language tips that foster empathy, reduce stigma, and promote respectful dialogue around diabetes.
Let's Talk: Diabetes Stigma in Marketing and Communications
Learn how to communicate about diabetes in professional settings with clarity, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.
“At DiabetesSisters, we believe every woman living with and at risk of diabetes deserves to feel supported and understood—at work and beyond. When employers create inclusive, stigma-free environments, they not only enhance well-being but empower people with diabetes to bring their full selves to every workday.” — DiabetesSisters
Language and Stigma (English)
Explores how using person-first, non-judgmental language in diabetes care and daily life can reduce stigma, foster understanding, and support emotional well-being.
Language and Stigma (Spanish)
Examina cómo el uso de un lenguaje empático y sin juicios sobre la diabetes puede reducir el estigma y promover la comprensión y el bienestar en el entorno laboral y personal
Tip Sheet: Practicing Self-Advocacy
Provides practical strategies to help women living with diabetes speak up for their needs at work, in healthcare, and beyond.
4 ChatGPT Prompts to Support Your Diabetes Management
Offers four guided prompts that help women reflect, problem-solve, and build resilience in managing diabetes, supporting emotional and workplace well-being.
“We don’t just have one full-time job — we have two. One our bosses can see, and one they can’t.” — Isabel, Community Table (Beyond Type 1)
Working with Diabetes: The Invisible Struggle of T1D + T2D
In this episode of Community Table, guest host Isabel Mayoras sits down with Fil Mendez Guipoco (living with Type 2 diabetes for 30+ years) and Taylor Rindfleisch (living with Type 1 diabetes for 18 years) for a bold, honest conversation about the invisible labor of managing diabetes on the job.
You’re Not Alone – Find Your Community
Connect with other young adults (18–30) living with diabetes. Share experiences, ask questions, swap tips, and make meaningful connections. Whether you’re in college, starting your career, already in the workforce, or beyond, The Diabetes Link online community is here to help you feel supported, seen, and connected.
How to Join:
Sign up for Discord – Create an account at discord.com or download the app.
Join The Diabetes Link community – Click here https://discord.gg/9bJPNSuUNX or here for instructions
Campaign Commitment
We champion workplaces where people with diabetes are seen and supported. We commit to breaking down stigma, advancing access to care, and ensuring practical, respectful support for every employee affected by diabetes — wherever they live, whatever their role, and regardless of their type of diabetes. Together, we’re building a world where diabetes is never a barrier to belonging.