How are you all doing?

[Maz2]

Only about 1.5million people are on the ‘extremely vulnerable’ list. There are 4.8million people with diabetes. The extreme vulnerable list includes:

• people who have received an organ transplant and remain on ongoing immunosuppression medication
• people with cancer who are undergoing active chemotherapy or radiotherapy
• people with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia who are at any stage of treatment
• people with severe chest conditions such as cystic fibrosis or severe asthma (requiring hospital admissions or courses of steroid tablets)
• people with severe diseases of body systems, such as severe kidney disease (dialysis)

While diabetes does include a small amount of increased risk, generally this is likely to be linked to sub optimal glucose management (and the impact this can have on healing etc) plus linked risks of heart disease, DKA, HHS etc etc.

Diabetes doesn’t seem to add much, if any, risk of developing a severe case - it’s more that any severe illness (if it does develop) is a bit more complicated.

I don’t think they could put people with diabetes on the ‘extremely vulnerable’ list without also including people with asthma, copd, CKD, heart disease, Parkinson’s, MS and all the rest... if that happened, people who *really* needed priority support would get lost in the crowd.

Of course, if people have other factors which make their individual case more complicated, and increase their individual risk - then they should try to get a referral from their healthcare worker, nurse, GP etc.

Thanks for that. I just quoted this but missed something off. I thought I might have done.

 

[Maz2]

Just checking in folks.

Hope everyone is coping, and has managed to find the level of separation/isolation that they are happy offers them reduced risk, while also allowing life to continue.

Anyone found any particular difficulties or (even better) any unforeseen benefits and opportunities from this peculiar stage in all our lives?

Any top tips to share?

Any long-forgotten hobbies being resurrected?

Is ‘working from home’ working out (if you’ve been able to arrange that?)

Any book or box set recommendations?

Hang in there folks. It will all be over by Christmas (as they used to say in the war!)

No benefits in my view Everyday ups and downs but am using the opportunity to relax, read, watch TV, walk, cook and study my languages. As a people person, very difficult for me but important we get over this virus. It is good to have downtime but not this much. Hope you are OK.

 

[Maz2]

They are not supposed to be out in Spain this has been going on for 2 weeks. A friends Daughter got escorted back to her holiday villa by a gun touting Policeman. When it started.

Blimey Grovesy. I know they have a real problem out there but how on earth as they supposed to get food.

 

[Calf00]

It will be worth mentioning the continued weight loss to your team. However this could be due to the reduction in carbs. I dropped from size 16 to size 10 then stabilised to my current weight as my body got used to the 120g of carbs each day. I was quite pleased as I then ‘deserved’ some new clothes.

Glad your team are working with you on adjusting doses. Now that you are carb counting they may be able to help you calculate your ratio and into adjusting your own doses. It was a while before I did this as things took a while to settle. Just keep in touch with your team.

Thank you v much

 

[Stitch147]

Glad I had the day off work. Our caravan on the driveway is now set up and liveable if one of us gets any symptoms and we can completely separate ourselves. Trev has a feeling it won't be long until it's needed!!!

 

[Calf00]

Glad to hear you are getting on OK and ,an aging to keep in co tact with your DSN despite the current situation @Calf00

Don‘t forget you can change your diabetes type in your user control panel - click on your avatar/picture in the top bar 🙂

Thanks v much. I cant see my diabetes type in my profile. Could you assist please? I’ve been able to change my signature and I deleted my original LZ account which was type 2 as I couldn’t see how to change it to type 1. I’ve tried to change

Glad to hear you are getting on OK and ,an aging to keep in co tact with your DSN despite the current situation @Calf00

Don‘t forget you can change your diabetes type in your user control panel - click on your avatar/picture in the top bar 🙂

thanks v much.

someone else mentioned that my type was still showing as the wrong one. I can’t see where to amend it, can you assist please? I’ve changed my signature and I deleted my original LZ account and reregistered as it was type 2 and I couldn’t see where to change to type 1. I’ve currently got a red heart as my profile pic. Nothing happens when I click on the avatar button in the picture I’ve posted below. Is that because I’m using an iPad or am I looking in the wrong place to amend it please.
apols!
thanks v much
Jan

 

[Calf00]

Glad to hear you are getting on OK and ,an aging to keep in co tact with your DSN despite the current situation @Calf00

Don‘t forget you can change your diabetes type in your user control panel - click on your avatar/picture in the top bar 🙂

Sorry! I’ve Found where to change my type. Done! Thank you

 

[grovesy]

Blimey Grovesy. I know they have a real problem out there but how on earth as they supposed to get food.

They are allowed to shop for food.

 

[mikeydt1]

when i went to the hospital yesterday to pick up my prescription, tablets now here, it was just like any other normal day, people walking around although spread out and even saw a bus. where i am it is so quite and just found it strange to see another town still going strong.

the roads were a lot quite though.

the reality hit home though when i saw people outside asda all lined up and that brings back the gravity of our situation.

by the way i have filled in the government help in case i fall really sick as my partner wouldn't be able to cope, better to do it now than leave it till it is too late.

 

[grovesy]

when i went to the hospital yesterday to pick up my prescription, tablets now here, it was just like any other normal day, people walking around although spread out and even saw a bus. where i am it is so quite and just found it strange to see another town still going strong.

the roads were a lot quite though.

the reality hit home though when i saw people outside asda all lined up and that brings back the gravity of our situation.

by the way i have filled in the government help in case i fall really sick as my partner wouldn't be able to cope, better to do it now than leave it till it is too late.

Well your hospital must be unusual then, as mine has restricted visiting for a couple of weeks.

 

[mikeydt1]

the hospital where i went doesn't have any wards it is more for x-ray, physio and out-patients. for obvious safety reasons they weren't letting any one in and there is an intercom system. the prescriptions are then brought to the main entrance and then left for the person to collect.

over the last week, we have a patio and when i look out it is like the world is just the same, birds flying around then as i sit there i think 'what the hell has gone so wrong'

finally feeling a lot better this morning but catheter feels like it is cutting me up.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

finally feeling a lot better this morning but catheter feels like it is cutting me up.

Glad you are feeling better Mikey. Hope the catheter eases and isn’t too uncomfortable today.

 

[SB2015]

Morning all.

Glad you are feeling better @mikeydt1 .

I am mystified as I feel absolutely fine, but I am struggling to keep glucose levels down. Now on 150% and will continue to work my up until things flatten out. I think it is probably because I am usually a lot more active, and although I am busy I am not as physically active. It could also be because of a brightly coloured knee, which is now bending.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Sorry to hear about your BG upheaval @SB2015 Hope it settles soon.

 

[Toucan]

Started doing some water colour painting yesterday - something I haven't done for many years. I found it very absorbing and relaxing, so feel much more positive today.

Also feel encouraged by the lower BS readings that are continuing (although my pessimistic side is wondering if I should re-check the meter!)

It's going to be a colder week so not so much gardening.
I mentioned 'spring cleaning' and my husband actually OFFERED to help - so can't miss that opportunity, and should have a clean and tidy house as well as garden by the end of the week. - When that wonderful day eventually arrives when the family can re-visit again, they won't recognise the place.

 

[SB2015]

We are planning to pace ourselves now.
We have a little while to complete the cleaning, gardening, ...

A jigsaw is out, which I find can fill hours!!
Started a new book.
Those things that seem such a treat.

 

[eggyg]

I managed a panic free walk yesterday thank goodness. Going to go out again today to make sure it wasn’t a fluke. I’ve topped the bird feeders up, nothing more exotic than a collared dove so far this morning. Going to read my book, I’m a prolific reader and currently have about 70 books, physical and on iBooks waiting to be read! Think they should last me through this uncertain period.

 

[grovesy]

Morning all.

Glad you are feeling better @mikeydt1 .

I am mystified as I feel absolutely fine, but I am struggling to keep glucose levels down. Now on 150% and will continue to work my up until things flatten out. I think it is probably because I am usually a lot more active, and although I am busy I am not as physically active. It could also be because of a brightly coloured knee, which is now bending.

Could it by your knee injury and the healing process?
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[SB2015]

Could it by your knee injury and the healing process
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Thanks Grovesy I think you could be right.
I am gradually getting on top of it, with increased insulin, and the knee is improving, so hopefully things will settle soon

 

[SB2015]

I managed a panic free walk yesterday thank goodness. Going to go out again today to make sure it wasn’t a fluke. I’ve topped the bird feeders up, nothing more exotic than a collared dove so far this morning. Going to read my book, I’m a prolific reader and currently have about 70 books, physical and on iBooks waiting to be read! Think they should last me through this uncertain period.

I would be impressed if you got through 70 books.
I hope that you can enjoy your walk again today.