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Working with Diabetes: How to Ask for What You Need Without Feeling Weird

Working with Diabetes: How to Ask for What You Need Without Feeling Weird

Update: 2025-07-28
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This week I’m joined by my friend Jen Pawlak, who’s been living with type 1 for 30 years and works in the world of work accommodations. We’re talking about what it actually looks like to navigate a job when you have diabetes. From knowing your rights to having honest conversations with your boss or HR, Jen breaks it all down in a way that’s real, simple, and super helpful. If you’ve ever felt nervous about bringing up your diabetes at work or wondered what you’re legally allowed to ask for, this one’s for you!

Know your rights at work with diabetes! Check out these links:
https://askjan.org/info-by-role.cfm#for-individuals

https://askjan.org/disabilities/Diabetes.cfm


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Working with Diabetes: How to Ask for What You Need Without Feeling Weird

Working with Diabetes: How to Ask for What You Need Without Feeling Weird

Ben Tzeel