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Returning to work in a gym

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Hello everyone!
I’m new to this forum. I’m a 29 year old type 1 diabetic. I’ve had diabetes since I was 2 and my levels are well controlled.
I joined the forum because I’d really like some advice. I work on reception at a gym - I’m currently furloughed but due to start back on July 4th. Gyms were highlighted as high-risk areas for spreading COVID-19......is it safe for me to return to work in July as a type 1 diabetic?
 
HI @Sophie90 - welcome to the forum.
Have your employers detailed what sort of protections they’ll be putting place? ie social distancing/cleaning/screens.
 
Hi Sophie90 I see that you have already had an answer based upon the government advice.
So I will just say that if you are a well controlled T1, then your risk is likely to be around the same as if you were not T1D.
The biggest risk factors are for people of a South Asian origin, those deficient in Vit D, those with poorly controlled Diabetes (particularly Type 2) and people with Obesity.
 
Welcome to the forum @Sophie90

I think it is important for you to speak to your employers as and when gyms are allowed to reopen (I’ve not heard that they have been allowed yet).

The research paper which was recently in the news about the relatively high proportion of Covid19 deaths that were people with diabetes mostly concerned elderly people (the average age for the T1s in the report who had died was 70-something I think).

The risk of having a severe reaction to covid19 was said to be low for T1s in their 40s and I think no T1s had died who were younger than 20.

But of course, the lowest risk of all is to try not to get it in the first place!

This page has the government guidance in working safely, and details the steps your employer should be taking to support you

www.gov.uk

Reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace

Public health principles for reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace.
www.gov.uk www.gov.uk
 
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