philchap1
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That's interesting thank you.
That's interesting thank you.In the general population, away from the forum, type twos tend to be older and have much higher blood glucose levels, co-morbidities and complications than T1s. People here aren’t really a representative sample of the t2 population. Yes, T1 is autoimmune, but that doesn’t make our immune systems weak per se - just a bit misguided. Unless you have multiple autoimmune issues, it’s thought we’re not at greater risk of actually contracting the virus. The main risk for us is runaway hyperglycaemia and the risk of DKA. That’s why we’re not on the “highly vulnerable” list. If we keep on top of our levels with insulin it shouldn’t be any more dangerous for us than someone with a pancreas.
In the general population, away from the forum, type twos tend to be older and have much higher blood glucose levels, co-morbidities and complications than T1s. People here aren’t really a representative sample of the t2 population. Yes, T1 is autoimmune, but that doesn’t make our immune systems weak per se - just a bit misguided. Unless you have multiple autoimmune issues, it’s thought we’re not at greater risk of actually contracting the virus. The main risk for us is runaway hyperglycaemia and the risk of DKA. That’s why we’re not on the “highly vulnerable” list. If we keep on top of our levels with insulin it shouldn’t be any more dangerous for us than someone with a pancreas.
Hi theyve said diabetics to significantly self distance. Thats as good as not going out and isolating if its significant enough to. Says that on bbc news this morning. I am type 2.Not that I've heard. They advised anybody who required a flu jab to apply social distancing but nothing else.
Yes do it as i have now. The company i work for had a briefing prior to discussing it with employees and in turn with us . I have now taken 2 weeks holiday from the following year to help me with actually isolating myself. I would rather lose holiday than be risking it at the work place. But i will be re- assessed of the situation before returning, in case i need to take any more holiday hours off work .Unfortunately our union rep is useless but going to speak to the manager tomorrow to suggest I take a period of leave and discuss terms etc see what happens as like you said the sorting office will be a haven for the virus.
Well we are going into full lockdown within the next 24 hours (I imagine announces today) so it will take a lot of the decision out of our hands
Hi,
Do you have a source for this information please?
Well we are going into full lockdown within the next 24 hours (I imagine announces today) so it will take a lot of the decision out of our hands
The Ministry of Defence have been told to be on standby for complete UK lockdown as of Monday evening at 6pm... No one is to leave their homes unless you work in Front Line Retail or the NHS...
I heard this directly from my neighbour Trigger who is best friends with a guy called Boycey. Boycey knows a guy named Del who drinks down the pub with his uncle Albert. Albert was in the Navy during the war so knows his stuff.
The Ministry of Defence have been told to be on standby for complete UK lockdown as of Monday evening at 6pm... No one is to leave their homes unless you work in Front Line Retail or the NHS...
I heard this directly from my neighbour Trigger who is best friends with a guy called Boycey. Boycey knows a guy named Del who drinks down the pub with his uncle Albert. Albert was in the Navy during the war so knows his stuff.
Luvvly jubbly. xThe Ministry of Defence have been told to be on standby for complete UK lockdown as of Monday evening at 6pm... No one is to leave their homes unless you work in Front Line Retail or the NHS...
I heard this directly from my neighbour Trigger who is best friends with a guy called Boycey. Boycey knows a guy named Del who drinks down the pub with his uncle Albert. Albert was in the Navy during the war so knows his stuff.
If you were self isolating why were you in a shop?How effective is self isolation,served by a shop server today they seemed to have a cold?....you tell me....
How effective is self isolation,served by a shop server today they seemed to have a cold?....you tell me....
I agree with Mr Pot. If you are self isolating then you don't leave your house, and you ask others (friends, family or delivery services) to bring necessities to you - but you don't get within 2 m of them, so they leave everything outside your front door.
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