Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what guidance they have provided to (1) employers, and (2) key workers, with (a) type 1, and (b) type 2, diabetes about self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Health England (PHE) has published guidance on social distancing for the United Kingdom population, including those with diabetes type 1 and 2. Those with diabetes are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and so must be particularly stringent in following social distancing measures.

PHE has also published stay at home guidance which is applicable to anyone with diabetes, type 1 or 2. A copy of the guidance is attached.