AIBU to feel a little confused

[FatBottomedGirls]

About the advice for 'at risk' groups. I feel it is unclear who they are and are not including in that group. I feel the advice seems wishy washy at best. I am a type 1 diabetic and I need to know more. NHS pages and Gov pages are useless. Am I being unreasonable in asking for straight down the line, tell it like it is information?

If you are a type 1 diabetic, you are in the group with a pre existing chronic condition therefore you are more at risk. Hence the mention of the flu shot, since as a type 1, you are eligible for it. As you must know, type 1 is an auto immune disorder and therefore it makes sense to take measures to protect yourself such as isolation and avoiding all unnecessary social contact. How much insulin do you currently have? I don't know what the protocol is in the UK, but type 1s where I am get a 3 month supply. Presumably you are already aware as a type 1 about your susceptibility to picking up flu etc so trying to protect yourself against exposure is part of your strategy for managing the condition?

The list of conditions is set out on the gov.uk website:

www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults

I am surprised not to see type 1 diabetes there. Please take care.

Thank you for your reply. I am aware of the need for protecting myself and am working within those parameters as far as possible. But my question is mainly about Boris Johnson's announcement regarding certain at risk groups should be staying in for 12 weeks. Diabetes is not mentioned specifically like heart disease or chronic lung disease so my aibu is mostly about feeling like the info is clear or direct enough.

Yes. Diabetes is specifically mentioned. This is from the link.
^under 70 with an underlying health condition listed below (ie anyone instructed to get a flu jab as an adult each year on medical grounds):
chronic (long-term) respiratory diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema or bronchitis
chronic heart disease, such as heart failure
chronic kidney disease
chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis
chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), a learning disability or cerebral palsy
diabetes
problems with your spleen – for example, sickle cell disease or if you have had your spleen removed
a weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy
being seriously overweight (a BMI of 40 or above)^

Diabetes is on the list, I agree the Government advice is not chrystal clear.
I am in a high risk group and work in a school, albeit at the end of my career.
I would like our school to close and expect school closures to be announced soon.

@bovaryX
Thank you
I couldn't find any info like this last night. Thank you will have a proper read through on my way to work

It’s not unclear at all. If you read the Summary of Advice you will see that you fall into the ‘underlying health condition’ 1, then you should see that the 1 refers to those “instructed to get a flu jab each year” As a person with type 1 diabetes you will receive a letter or email each year instructing you to get your flu jab.

I'm type 2 and supposed diet controlled. It I'm about to go onto meds as I'm not doing it well.
Also have hypertension.

Do I need to isolate?
It's so unclear!

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It specifically mentions diabetes as a risk factor requiring measures such as isolation