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Hi all.
Relative newbie on here. Has anyone else received a letter from gp/gov re risk group. I have not received any info whatsoever so cannot identify which risk category i`m in. I understand that when we are ill our s/levels go up and settle down again. Is this the reason we could be in a risk group? I`m type 2 on metformin + statins. Like everyone else i cannot give bloods at this time, i`m due a review this april of which i assume will be cancelled. Could anyone advise if they are in the same situation. I am reluctant to test my levels as would worry too much if too high. Live day by day.
 
If you think you are should be in that category they were saying you should have heard by now. If you have not heard and you think you should be contact your surgery.
 
Hi @nosugar
It is a little confusing, I have heart disease and asthma along with my diabetes, my understanding is that as long as these conditions are under control we are not at any more risk of catching Covid-19 than anyone else but may have more problems if we do get it, therefore the social distancing is the key, if you are concerned then do have a chat with your doctor to reassure you.
 
Hello @nosugar

Welcome to the forum.

People with diabetes can have a more difficult time in the event of any serious illness, so we are recommended to be extra careful about social distancing and are considered ‘vulnerable’ along with people who have asthma, heart disease etc, but we are not in the ‘extremely vulnerable’ group (those on dialysis, on chemo, with compromised immune systems etc).

So we need to be extra careful with distancing, but we don’t need extra help, or to fully isolate.

This page should make things clearer
www.gov.uk

[Withdrawn] [Withdrawn] Guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK

www.gov.uk www.gov.uk

Along with this guide to restricted movement
www.gov.uk

[Withdrawn] Staying at home and away from others (social distancing)

www.gov.uk www.gov.uk

And this page from Diabetes UK has advice specifically for people with diabetes.
www.diabetes.org.uk

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 www.diabetes.org.uk
 
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