Is it really that time again? Why do I need one every year?
Flu shots are recommended for people with diabetes to prevent problems with health.
Sometimes a "Simple Flu" can lead to hospitalization or even death for someone with diabetes. Allow me to explain.
If you have diabetes, and you get the flu, you are more likely to have a rapid worsening of health.
I am sure you have noticed when you are sick your blood sugar increases. Sometimes as much as 200 points! This can lead to increased urination. The flu commonly causes vomiting as well. Can you see a problem developing?? If you cannot keep your food, fluid, and medications down then you are headed to dehydration. This only compounds the problem. The main concern here is staying hydrated.
I am sure you have noticed when you are sick your blood sugar increases. Sometimes as much as 200 points! This can lead to increased urination. The flu commonly causes vomiting as well. Can you see a problem developing?? If you cannot keep your food, fluid, and medications down then you are headed to dehydration. This only compounds the problem. The main concern here is staying hydrated.
Flu shots are recommended as to prevent you from getting sick in the first place. Every year the CDC chooses what strains are likely circulate. Those chosen flu strains make up the shot. The shots commonly contain 3-4 weakened viruses giving your body the opportunity to develop its own antibody defense.
