Type 2 Diabetes

[sharnbrook]

In the U.K. with COVID my Question being Type 2 are we classified as vulnerable we are on some lists and some excluded ?, as vulnerable group’s being called for vaccination so aren’t we classified as vulnerable.

 

[woollygal]

In the U.K. with COVID my Question being Type 2 are we classified as vulnerable we are on some lists and some excluded ?, as vulnerable group’s being called for vaccination so aren’t we classified as vulnerable.

Yes we are at risk and vulnerable but diabetes on its own doesn’t necessarily class us as extremely vulnerable,

 

[Mrs T 123]

Yes we are on vulnerable list - the last time I looked I think we were no. 6/7 on list to be vaccinated - if it doesn't change

 

[LittleGreyCat]

I think that we are considered more vulnerable than those with no chronic condition, but not vulnerable enough to merit any special treatment unless there are other co-morbidities.

That is, no special category for self isolating or going to the top of the list for supermarket deliveries and such like, but an acknowledgement that if we catch it we are at a higher risk of a poor outcome.

 

[Andydragon]

I think that we are considered more vulnerable than those with no chronic condition, but not vulnerable enough to merit any special treatment unless there are other co-morbidities.

That is, no special category for self isolating or going to the top of the list for supermarket deliveries and such like, but an acknowledgement that if we catch it we are at a higher risk of a poor outcome.

Disagree. Without other issues or age, type 2 (all diabetes actually) is vulnerable and so on the 6th cohort. This does mean we have special treatment in that we are higher up the list than some

Agreed that unless other conditions or significantly uncontrolled, we are not extremely vulnerable thus shielded

Although I have a suspicion some type 2 were able to become shielded, whether they should have is a whole different discussion