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On insulin and tabs but I cannot find any supermarket with delivery slots, so what happens when my mmol is 2?
Hi @Dancegirl84, a week ago I was very worried because I couldn't find any delivery slots but have noticed that Asda in particular have been adding a lot more for delivery to my address and Tesco have been adding more, they both add new slots at midnight for 2-3 weeks time, but both have been adding slots much sooner too. You may have to check a few times and you may just be lucky enough to check at the right time. If you are desperate is there anyone near you willing to pick up some shopping for you? There are many groups on facebook for all over the country, with people offering or requesting help. Have you got no hypo treatment at all?On insulin and tabs but I cannot find any supermarket with delivery slots, so what happens when my mmol is 2?
On insulin and tabs but I cannot find any supermarket with delivery slots, so what happens when my mmol is 2?
so what happens when my mmol is 2?
If there is now nothing in your house to deal with a hypo then contacting your pharmacist might be an idea, just to get some Dextrose. Hopefully you can find one that delivers, although I'm sure you could get a neighbour to pop out to get some if not your shopping as well.
Does your wherever you live have a Facebook page? My own local Facebook page has had several groups who are shopping for the vulnerable. They would get you sorted very quickly.
Age UK might be able to help, see this page of their website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/in-your-area/shopping/
Have a look at Taskrabbit: https://www.taskrabbit.co.uk/services/shopping-delivery
Here's another one: https://www.wedeliverlocal.co.uk/
You might like to try: https://www.airtasker.com/uk/ although they don't specifically go shopping.
Personally i would go to the shop and practice social distancing. Unless you have symptoms of Corona then you can leave your house to go shopping, there is far more risk of not keeping yourself fed strong and healthy then catching it.
People who are at high risk will be getting delivery slots (1.5 million people are on the list - the super markets will be giving them priority to all delivery slots) - Diabetics are not on the list s they are not considered very high risk - if you have other conditions that are on the list you will get a letter shortly.
On insulin and tabs but I cannot find any supermarket with delivery slots, so what happens when my mmol is 2?
If you need delivery try smaller independent shops. Also some restaurants and takeaways are delivering food. They could help with your need for sugar if you explain. By using the independent places you will help keep them in business, as many have had to close to customers, but have food in stock that could be wasted if closed for a long time. A bit of lateral thinking as we can’t rely on the big supermarkets to have delivery times available, or the food you have ordered should you be able to get delivery.
So what's the point in staying at home if we all rush out to the shops?
I am doing something similar but less altruistic, I am assuming everyone else is infectious, the result is the same though.Personally, I am trying to get myself into the mindset that I am likely to be infectious, and the people I encounter may well be vulnerable, and I could be risking their lives by standing too close. It is very helpful to me to focus my mind on what I touch, distancing, etc. etc.
I am doing something similar but less altruistic, I am assuming everyone else is infectious, the result is the same though.
My understanding is that keeping to the rules of social distancing, reducing shopping trips to absolute essentials, and maintaining rigorous handwashing and hygiene will dramatically reduce chance of infection and chance of spreading it further.
Have a look on the www.gov.uk website for what the actual rules and guidance are for social distancing and Shielding, and isolation while experiencing the symtoms.
So what's the point in staying at home if we all rush out to the shops?