Type 2 High risk list

[Colin Weekes]

Are diabetics T1&2 on the high risk list

 

[Rokaab]

Whilst we are classed as high risk, we are not classed as vulnerable so do get not letters to isolate and get no extra help over 'ordinary' people (in England at least)

 

[Brunneria]

Here you go:

This is a direct link to where the www.gov.uk website explains the difference between the various levels of risk
https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...rable-adults#background-and-scope-of-guidance

There seem to be 3 levels
- normal
- high risk (people with diabetes are on that list and are encouraged to be 'particularly stringent with social distancing' but can continue to work and shop for necessities)
- extremely high risk needing to practice isolation and what is now called 'Shielding' which is basically live in isolation for 3 months and ask others to bring in food and necessities. These are people who are (for example) on chemotherapy or severe asthma or cystic fibrosis.

 

[LooperCat]

Technically it just says Diabetes “increased risk” - that’s quite a bit less risky than “high risk”. Other health issues may place you in the proper “highly vulnerable” category and therefore advised to fully shield yourself for 12 weeks.