[Diabetes in professional life].

The diagnosis of diabetes mellitus signifies for many an incisure in their life. Besides the individual problems of acceptance there are often difficulties in professional life. Not only when choosing a profession but also when doing one's job problems often result from the risk of hypoglycaemia. Callings that endanger other people are impossible such as pilot, engine-driver, bus-driver etc.). Occupations with a high risk situation for the diabetic himself (like roofer, diver etc.) may have legal difficulties with the insurance companies. All other jobs are principally possible although there are individual restrictions.