Flu and people with diabetes – cdc. flu vaccination is especially important for people with diabetes because they are at high risk of developing serious flu complications. flu vaccines are updated each season as needed to keep up with changing viruses.. It’s that time of year again. a nip of cold is in the air, and coughs and sneezes ring out in public places across the land. yep. flu season is here. our ask d’mine weekly advice column mailbag. Dealing with cold and flu season with diabetes flu season is here and with it comes the dreary prospect of bed bound days and tissue-ridden floors. with vaccination and good hand washing technique, there are ways to reduce the risk of falling prey to colds or flus..
People with diabetes are at increased risk of being infected with the cold or flu virus because their immune systems can be weaker than someone else who does not have diabetes. to complicate matters, it can be hard to keep blood sugars controlled when you get sick.. People with diabetes may misunderstand that they should reduce their medication dosages if an infection (like a cold or flu) has decreased their appetite and they are eating less. however, being sick usually makes someone resistant to insulin and raises glucose levels – even if you are eating less.. Catching colds when you have diabetes may cause dangerous changes in your blood sugar levels. webmd tells you how to stay well — even with colds — so you can prevent diabetes complications..
Flu and people with diabetes the difference between cold and flu; influenza antiviral drugs recommended by cdc this season that can be used to treat the flu.. people with diabetes are at increased risk for getting the cold or flu. find out which over-the-counter medicines you can take and what to avoid… We are well into the cold and flu season that usually starts with the change in weather in late september, early october although cold viruses are around us all year long. as mentioned in previous newsletters having diabetes can reduce your immune system especially when your blood sugars are elevated..
We are well into the cold and flu season that usually starts with the change in weather in late september, early october although cold viruses are around us all year long. as mentioned in previous newsletters having diabetes can reduce your immune system especially when your blood sugars are elevated.. It’s that time of year again. a nip of cold is in the air, and coughs and sneezes ring out in public places across the land. yep. flu season is here. our ask d’mine weekly advice column mailbag. Catching colds when you have diabetes may cause dangerous changes in your blood sugar levels. webmd tells you how to stay well — even with colds — so you can prevent diabetes complications..