As someone over 70 and self isolating, nothing has changed since it started. Even when the 12 weeks ends I won't be making any changes in a hurry.I must say an interesting few weeks ahead. The speed Boris seems to be going from Defcon 5 to Defcon 2 suggests within a couple of weeks anything goes!!
As someone over 70 and self isolating, nothing has changed since it started. Even when the 12 weeks ends I won't be making any changes in a hurry.
( BTW I think you have your defcons round the wrong way)
To what degree are you self isolating are you staying within the confines of your home or have you ventured out I for one have not left the house further than my front door step for over ten weeks now and it's getting beyond a joke.As someone over 70 and self isolating, nothing has changed since it started. Even when the 12 weeks ends I won't be making any changes in a hurry.
( BTW I think you have your defcons round the wrong way)
I go out every day either to walk my dog or to ride my bike but I keep clear of other people. My daughters occasionally come around and sit in the garden 4-5 metres away for a chat (illegally?). I haven't been to a shop or anywhere like that. I have had no problem with food deliveries so it hasn't really been too difficult. I don't have any risk factors apart from age and well controlled T2D so I think I have the right balance of caution.To what degree are you self isolating are you staying within the confines of your home or have you ventured out I for one have not left the house further than my front door step for over ten weeks now and it's getting beyond a joke.
I go out every day either to walk my dog or to ride my bike but I keep clear of other people. My daughters occasionally come around and sit in the garden 4-5 metres away for a chat (illegally?). I haven't been to a shop or anywhere like that. I have had no problem with food deliveries so it hasn't really been too difficult. I don't have any risk factors apart from age and well controlled T2D so I think I have the right balance of caution.
I have had a letter from GP but I am still unsure what I will do once 30th of June has come and gone.im not sure if I should shield once lockdown is lifted slowly.
I not had a shielding letter from GP.
Im 34 and T1, No other problems but I am underweight and slightly raised cholesterol. Think it was 4.1.
BG levels could be better my HBA1C is around 9.
I have had a letter from GP but I am still unsure what I will do once 30th of June has come and gone.
Really tough, isn’t it. I think there is going to be some sort of announcement soon about extending beyond the end of June. Not sure how I will cope. For me the first few weeks were not so bad, as I had been isolated when seriously ill in the past and survived. Then next few weeks I set myself a goal of doing something everyday in a structured and varied sort of way. Last week or so I have lost that focus. Not seeing family or friends is hard. Even if they get in touch on phone or Zoom, I have nothing to bring to a conversation. Every day is the same. Get up have breakfast, wander around the garden. Monotony. Desperate to get out in the world for a walk, stretch my legs, fill my lungs with some fresh air, because I am losing the fitness levels I have worked so hard to achieve. Think I might have to make a run for it soon, as mental health is important.To what degree are you self isolating are you staying within the confines of your home or have you ventured out I for one have not left the house further than my front door step for over ten weeks now and it's getting beyond a joke.
I suspect that what makes self isolation tolerable, or not, is where you live. With a garden and living in semi countryside it is not really much of a hardship for me. I feel sorry for those living in towns, particularly if they have no outside space. Shielding is worse, I hope it is not too long before what must be like house arrest can end.
It seems that some people are receiving text messages informing them they have been removed from the shielding lists and their GP's are not being informed.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52848903
Government is in panic mode and seems to be opening things up willy nilly blindly with no knowledge...
That can in no way be considered "raised" cholesterol..slightly raised cholesterol. Think it was 4.1.