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COVID-19 & Type 2 Diabetes: Returning to work after the coronavirus?
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Bridge67
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Hi
We would all like that answer ! I work in a retail store not looking forward going back on 1st june
sdonnelly12
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I'm type 2 diabetic like also haven't had letter off Dr to sayou stay off work like work with vulnerable adults in a large care home full time
Chrissie76
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I sat on a conference call yesterday day with my daughter as she's a TA at the same school I work at so I thought id be nosey .out of site to see what was happening ... They are having no dinner staff in at all .they are putting it all on the what little staff they are having in ... How ever it's still alarming I do think all staff are doing a fantastic job to make school safe but they should not be going back as the children will still be able to mix in their "bubbles "
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@Chrissie76 Hello everyone, thank you for starting and participating in this discussion! As we approach the next phase in the end of the lockdown I think many people with diabetes are worried about this. Let me tag some other members who may have had some further information or advice.
Hello all, I hope you're doing well! Are you preparing to return to work, or will you continue shielding for a bit longer? Have you had any specific guidance or advice from your GP or your employer? Feel free to share any experiences or advice you may have here!
@Mclearyj @Ven0101 @ggillan @David1620 @macaverty @Garden1900 @Emmjust24 @Miles26 @Goldie70 @Richars @Myraann @Tommyd @Winston05 @Shelleyf @Sandra H @Womble124 @SueTownsend @Tricktrace
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Sandra H
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@Courtney_J
I’ve just been diagnosed type 2
4 Metformin a day
Asthma
I return to work June 1st
other than the prescription I have no other info other than I need a quite few tests .
have had second blood test 10 days ago
no results fed back so I take that’s good
no 2nd water test as treating water infection
so no idea what else I’m meant to be doing if anything 🙈
Miles26
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I am new to this as only been diagnosed in March for diabetes type 2. I am on metformin one a day and for some reasons it has reduced my appetite slightly. I am not on specific diet and I am trying to eat balanced diet and reducing the portion.
I used to go to the gym at least twice a week but since the gym is closed due to COVID-19 I don’t have the motivation to do exercise apart from walking 7 kilometres at least once a week.
i am still on furlough until the end of June, cannot wait to go back to work.
Tricktrace
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I was diagnosed type 2 about 6 years ago and take two metformin a day. I have a number of medical issues, including high blood pressure. However, I had managed to keep everything well controlled until about 6 months ago when my levels have started to increase. Next diabetic check isn’t until September.
I'm signed off sick at the moment so not considering returning to work until I’ve received treatment for a spinal issue. My GP has been very good, keeping in frequent contact. I’ve not been asked to shield, but advised that I need to be very careful in terms of contact with other people.
NatalieD
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The guidance is that if you are not in the high risk group and haven't had a letter to shield then there has been no advice to stay of for 12 weeks.
The advice for the vulnerable group (because of diabetes or other noted conditions) was to follow enhanced social distancing measures. If you are in this group I would speak to your employer about what measures will be in place so that you can do this when you return to work. It's also worthwhile speaking to your union rep if you are in a union.
Ify youbelieve you should have received a letter due to having other conditions then you should speak to your GP about getting a shielding letter.
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morris12
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hi, I am new to this group, I am type 2 diabetic on metformin and insulin, although I am not due back yet as I work in a leisure centre but I am longing to get on the golf course, where do I stand, obviously sticking to social distance etc, I have had no letter or guidance from my G,P or health care professional.
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Well I return to work next week abit worrying working in a shop only doing 3 days but its something I need to do beenat home for to long fingers crossed
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Chrissie76
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Last activity on 20/10/2022 at 12:29
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I'm a dinner lady at a primary school happy to own my title but having to be pc with school insists on us being called lunch time supervisors .I'm type 2 diabetic and other health issues .my head wasn't helpful when the first hint of lockdown . I had to go to hR for advice to which they called the school then I was given my marching orders after my shift that day and belittled me in front of staff . It was like he didn't believe I had Health issues as I look ok as I don't have a scare or plaster or any other physical sign that he could see . Has any one else been made to feel like this .
Question is if we have been told to stay off for the 12 weeks as firsts stated can we now go back to work or do we have to stay off as I'm reading different things . I haven't had a letter from the doctors stating I have to stay off either .