Hello newbie to the forum and very worried

[everydayupsanddowns]

Just had all my bloods done and a full blood count so if there was anything to worry about regarding diabetes and underlying issues

Hope your results come through soon, and they offer some reassurance. 🙂

 

[trophywench]

It was scientifically explained by someone who was named and identified as a Virologist, that soap clears any virus of wherever you apply the soap, and attacks the outer skin of it, thus destroying its innards, which we then rinse and wash down the drain. They used oil floating on top of a bowl of water, to which they added soapy water and the oil gradually dispersed and disappeared as they swished the contents of the bowl. Looks good to me, as a way of eliminating any virus we may have picked up from anywhere that we didn't know about.

 

[Bruce Stephens]

It was scientifically explained by someone who was named and identified as a Virologist, that soap clears any virus of wherever you apply the soap, and attacks the outer skin of it, thus destroying its innards, which we then rinse and wash down the drain. They used oil floating on top of a bowl of water, to which they added soapy water and the oil gradually dispersed and disappeared as they swished the contents of the bowl. Looks good to me, as a way of eliminating any virus we may have picked up from anywhere that we didn't know about.

Yes. To be fair, the comment was a week (maybe more) ago, back when we thought the spread of this virus was relatively limited. (And may have been, though the amount of testing we've been doing is perhaps not good enough to tell.)

 

[grovesy]

One thing that's apparent from watching the news channels, on any topic not just this, is that whenever someone promotes one thing they'll find someone else with an opposing viewpoint. It's as if every story has to be balanced so as not to suggest favour or bias.

Martin

I have also noticed more so during this topic, they often go attach dog on the expert. The other thing I have noticed that is they don't always let them get the whole point across. Saying run out of time then go to ad or something trivial.

 

[The Black Vegan]

Hello I got diagnosed with type 2 a few months ago and my last blood test showed my numbers going right down, however I am very worried and can’t sleep because of the Corona Virus, can I die if I catch it? I havnt had any complications from diabetes and I’m controlling it through diet, just trying to swap for healthier foods, can anyone help I have a young son and I’m terrified!

Hi @Donnaann12 - I think you've done the best thing by joining this forum. I'm overwhelmed by the response I've had since saying "hi". I know that the timing doesn't feel great and the media reports don't help - good to hear that you're starting to feel a bit better from the responses you've had.
I've got 3 young children and 2 older ones. My youngest is 3 and he has respiratory problems, so we've taken him out of nursery as of yesterday. Our concern now is whether his brother and sister who are in the same school will catch anything and then pass it on. The concern is real and we want to avoid him catching. The conundrum now, is that we can't afford to go and bulk shop. We have a normal level of food etc. in the house, but if we're forced to self isolate, then we're in trouble. I get paid monthly, which doesn't cover our needs from the beginning of the month to the end of the month. My wife works part-time to supplement our income and that isn't enough.
I've said all that to say this; since being diagnosed with diabetes type 2 last year, it's lead to a journey of self-improvement in most facets of my life. Despite the pressures we feel all around us, I'm remaining focused on keeping myself in optimum mental health, because my family needs me. I've set myself irrational goals, but with good reason and I'm working towards them.
Please know that what and how you feel right now is not uncommon but that, it's unique to you. What you might need reminding is that you (already) have the power to master your thoughts and feelings. I've learned do this by allowing myself to take a step back and observe the thoughts that I have, reason in my mind about them and decide what to do with them. So, if a thought makes me feel good, I accept it as that. If a thought makes me feel bad, I accept that too; then I tell myself that I'm not that thought or the emotion attached to it. This incredibly simple process powerfully neutralises any worrisome thoughts - and keeps me sane. If you take the time to develop your own way of managing the external influences, you may find that you're in a much better situation mentally and emotionally.
Great work by the way on managing your diet! I found that to be the most difficult part of having diabetes, because I love my foods, especially my carbs and savoury stuff 😉

 

[Donnaann12]

do people with diabetes have to self isolate? Just watched the news and i overheard them say anyone who has had the flu jab needs to self isolate but I’m not sure if he meant young and old.

 

[Donnaann12]

Hope your results come through soon, and they offer some reassurance. 🙂

 

[SB2015]

do people with diabetes have to self isolate? Just watched the news and i overheard them say anyone who has had the flu jab needs to self isolate but I’m not sure if he meant young and old.

Welcome to the forum.

I hope that the info from others has settled your concerns.The advice yesterday was a bit of a concern. I am under 70, not pregnant, but do have T1. As it is well controlled I do not consider myself to be in the high risk group.

Sensible hand washing, reduce unnecessary contacts (all the groups I am in have already cancelled, and we have now cancelled all our band gigs) and take sensible precautions.

Glad you found the forum, and keep in touch.

 

[Robin]

do people with diabetes have to self isolate? Just watched the news and i overheard them say anyone who has had the flu jab needs to self isolate but I’m not sure if he meant young and old.

@everydayupsanddowns has put a useful link to the government site here, and set out the criteria in post #8 on this thread.

Coronavirus / Covid19 Information

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock has launched an expanded public health awareness campaign on COVID-19 (Coronavirus). It urges people to wash their hands more often for 20 seconds. You can find their campaign on their social media channels below. Twitter:

forum.diabetes.org.uk

 

[Donnaann12]

Thank you everyone some very helpful info I’m glad I joined this forum

 

[Cazzablanca]

When this is all over let's hope that one thing that will stay with people is the importance of washing hands properly.

Martin

And catching coughs, sneezes and not spitting everywhere hopefully

 

[grovesy]

Thank you everyone some very helpful info I’m glad I joined this forum

We have seen many new people joining over the last few weeks, many like yourself trying to get guidance on the virus situation. The messaging on this seems to have caused more anxiety, than it has eased.
As a child there were public health messaging saying coughs and sneezes spreads diseases.

 

[Toucan]

Hello @Donnaann12
Good to know that you feel calmer now, and that your blood count checked out Ok.

These are very difficult times, and I have certainly been through patches of feeling quite stressed and worried.
I decided that all I can do it try to take all the recommended actions, only listen to the news once a day( and not just before going to bed), and then take one day at a time, and try to do things that I enjoy and focus on them.
Stress and worry is not good for us so best to try and keep calm if we can.