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<blockquote data-quote="UK T1" data-source="post: 2285277" data-attributes="member: 503751"><p>Hi, that might be the case for Type 2s, but I know many Type 1s who have had shielding letters with lower HbA1c values and no other conditions. It seems to have been a GP lottery, which doesn't make it easier to decide if you're being over cautious! My consultant said they were advising type 1s shield from June, dependent on their situation. He advised me to shield because I work in a school. I'm under 40, no other conditions and HbA1c between 47-53 over the years so by all other metrics I'm low risk. Due to the difficulty of remaining physically distant from others at work he advised I shield.</p><p></p><p>I still don't understand how an employer can ban you from wearing a mask or visor though? It is clear that gloves are unnecessary and regular and thorough hand washing is sufficient. However a mask or visor isn't a political symbol etc, what grounds does an employer have for forbidding you from wearing it? Our school has said anyone who is likely to be within 2m of others for more than 15 mins should wear a mask, suggesting this would be TAs and first aid staff for example, but is allowing others who wish to wear one to do so. Sorry it won't let me tag the comment which said they were being forbidden from wearing a mask, maybe as it is on a different page.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UK T1, post: 2285277, member: 503751"] Hi, that might be the case for Type 2s, but I know many Type 1s who have had shielding letters with lower HbA1c values and no other conditions. It seems to have been a GP lottery, which doesn't make it easier to decide if you're being over cautious! My consultant said they were advising type 1s shield from June, dependent on their situation. He advised me to shield because I work in a school. I'm under 40, no other conditions and HbA1c between 47-53 over the years so by all other metrics I'm low risk. Due to the difficulty of remaining physically distant from others at work he advised I shield. I still don't understand how an employer can ban you from wearing a mask or visor though? It is clear that gloves are unnecessary and regular and thorough hand washing is sufficient. However a mask or visor isn't a political symbol etc, what grounds does an employer have for forbidding you from wearing it? Our school has said anyone who is likely to be within 2m of others for more than 15 mins should wear a mask, suggesting this would be TAs and first aid staff for example, but is allowing others who wish to wear one to do so. Sorry it won't let me tag the comment which said they were being forbidden from wearing a mask, maybe as it is on a different page. [/QUOTE]
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