New Covid Treatments Letter

[MarkGeordie]

Do you think diabetics will be included in this?

https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2021/12/C1480-patient-notification-letter-important-information-about-new-treatments-for-coronavirus.pdf

 

[Robin]

Do you think diabetics will be included in this?

https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2021/12/C1480-patient-notification-letter-important-information-about-new-treatments-for-coronavirus.pdf

Diabetes isn’t specifically mentioned in the list of criteria.

Treatments for coronavirus (COVID-19) - NHS England Digital

Treatment options are available for some people who have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). From 16 December 2021 to 26 June 2023, NHS Digital provided the technology to support the NHS to identify patients eligible for the drugs.

digital.nhs.uk

The only heading we might come under is the 'more susceptible to infections' which probably depends on how tight our control is, individually.

 

[DaveB]

My wife who had a kidney transplant in the Summer had her letter today. As diabetics we don't need to worry if our BS is under reasonable control

 

[MarkGeordie]

Thanks for the link.