Hi i'm a new member type 1 for 50 years

[Sharon Hill]

Hello just wondered how I stand with going to work I am a carer for the elderly, type 1 for 50 years also had a silent heart attack last year

 

[SB2015]

I can’t comment on whether you should be giong Otto work. All I do know is that the advice for those with Diabetes, is that if it is well managed you are no more at risk of contracting the virus. It is well worth reviewing you sick day rules just in case, and making a note of your Total Daily Dose (TDD) if needed.

This is the current advice from DUK for those with Diabetes

Coronavirus and diabetes updates

All the coronavirus information below applies to the whole of the UK, unless specified. We've noted where are some differences in guidance and diabetes services across the UK.

www.diabetes.org.uk

I found it reassuring to read.

 

[trophywench]

Dead serious subject of course - but have to say @SB2015 's overactive Spellcheck has just made me giggle!

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @Sharon Hill

The official advice for people living with long term conditions is to opt for as much ‘social isolation’ as possible.

I can understand why you would be worried with both diabetes and heart trouble. But hopefully being 50 offers some protection. is your diabetes fairly well managed? Have you had much experience of DKA or other diabetes complications?

 

[SB2015]

Dead serious subject of course - but have to say @SB2015 's overactive Spellcheck has just made me giggle!

I still forget to check. No idea why going Otto comes up so often.

 

[trophywench]

? does the 't' key on the keyboard stick, so you type a double tt then o, so Spilchuck yjinks Oh she means Otto ? Just thinking out loud. It didn't try to change 'giong' to anything English though so not that clever, is it? 😉

 

[SB2015]

Sorry @Sharon Hill we have gone off topic.
I hope you find the link useful.