طب کار (Dec 2019)
Diabetes, hyperglycemia and its role in fitness for work
Abstract
Diabetes, hyperglycemia and its role in fitness for work Introduction: Diabetes is a prevalent disease in our country and in the world. Hyperglycemia complications can impact on ability to work. Decision making about fitness for work in diabetic patients is important and complicated. Objective: The aim of this study was assessment scientific evidence and present suitable approach for fitness for work in diabetic patients. Methods: In this review article the last evidence from Scopus, Science Direct, Pub Med, Google Scholar, SID and Magiran Data Bass was evaluated and different aspects of fitness for work in hyperglycemia of diabetics of diabetic patients was analyzed. Discussion and Conclusion: Assessment of personal risk and diabetic patient abilities in comparison with inherent requirements of the job is important in decision making about fitness for work. Most of these patients can work and have acceptable efficacy and safety in most of the jobs. In most of job situations, with support of the employer and job environment modifications, diabetic patients can work with acceptable efficacy and safety.
