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<blockquote data-quote="UK T1" data-source="post: 2266473" data-attributes="member: 503751"><p>Type 1s have 3.5 times the risk. I think type 2 is twice the risk. Due to low numbers of other diabetes types in studies they were put together as 'other types of diabetes' and I think also had twice the risk of non diabetics. This is for the stats of dying in hospital at least... (paper released on NHS England website last week).</p><p></p><p>Lots of type 1s who have contacted their GPs have been given shielding letters. Like has been said I think it will be a 'don't ask don't get' scenario due to taking too many out of the workforce otherwise. I think it will also depend on your job and working conditions. Someone lucky enough to be able choose to continue working from home might not be deemed as high risk as someone who has no choice but to interact with others. The concern will come as people are more complacent with lowdown easing measures. If you're concerned about your workplace then contact your GP. Of course you might choose not to shield, that is everyone's personal choice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UK T1, post: 2266473, member: 503751"] Type 1s have 3.5 times the risk. I think type 2 is twice the risk. Due to low numbers of other diabetes types in studies they were put together as 'other types of diabetes' and I think also had twice the risk of non diabetics. This is for the stats of dying in hospital at least... (paper released on NHS England website last week). Lots of type 1s who have contacted their GPs have been given shielding letters. Like has been said I think it will be a 'don't ask don't get' scenario due to taking too many out of the workforce otherwise. I think it will also depend on your job and working conditions. Someone lucky enough to be able choose to continue working from home might not be deemed as high risk as someone who has no choice but to interact with others. The concern will come as people are more complacent with lowdown easing measures. If you're concerned about your workplace then contact your GP. Of course you might choose not to shield, that is everyone's personal choice. [/QUOTE]
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