Type 1 Diabetes

[vicktrick]

Hi

can a person with type one diabetes insulin dependant be a train dispatcher?

thanks

 

[172345]

Yes, I'm type 1 and I'm a driver.

 

[vicktrick]

Thank you so much for the reply. That’s brilliant. I’m on a pump and have been for many years as well as a CGM but just wasn’t sure. Thanks once again.

 

[172345]

You must be able to demonstrate good control. I also use a CGM but have to use the old finger prick whilst at work as I can't have my phone on whilst driving. The doctor will also look for good hypo awareness.

 

[vicktrick]

Make sense. That’s good. I feel my hypos very early on and rarely have them and have never needed assistance etc... I also still finger prick approx 4 times a day to make sure cgm is playing ball so would be fine if they were required. Cheers you’ve been a great help.

 

[Dents123]

Hi sorry to bring up an old subject, I’m currently applying for an operative job for network rail and I have type 1 diabetes. Will they even consider me?

 

[vicktrick]

I think they’re really up to date with type 1 these days and I think youre ok as long as it’s not a job where you’ll be working alone. Obviously you will have to have medical tests etc but you will def be considere. Contact network rail

 

[Dents123]

I think they’re really up to date with type 1 these days and I think youre ok as long as it’s not a job where you’ll be working alone. Obviously you will have to have medical tests etc but you will def be considere. Contact network rail

thanks for reply yeah I have been researching I’m just worried that if they’re is 20 others applying my cv will be thrown to the back after they read “type 1 diabetic”