I’m not saying we need names and all the data, but I’m a bit fed up of seeing ‘underlying conditions’ in the news. As diabetics we are probably thinking ‘is that us?’ and if so,what extra measures and precautions (like more regular blood testing) should we be taking? I’m sure that info would clarify things further. Or am I just being a bit of a hypochondriac as usual
Connie, whilst it would be straightforward enough to identify if someone passing away, whilst suffering from COVID-19, it isn't quite so easy to be very specific as to whether their diabetes (whichever sort), played a part in their demise, and if, in the opinion of the person certifying death, it did, then, to what extent it did.
Of course, it will be further complicated by yet a further subset of those people having multiple medical conditions, and trying to work out if another condition had a part to play in their death.
The medics and statisticians can give a best-guess estimate in whether Mr or Mrs X' diabetes/hypertension//heart disease or chest problems caused their death or how much those conditions contributed to them dying
Having read today that inquests will not be held for those dying as a result of COVID-19, I'm not sure we can invest in waiting for that detail.
Apologies, it's been a very busy day and I don't have the inquest link to hand.