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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2019
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Diabetes and seasonal 'FLU'
Dr. Neeraj Kumar SinghDiabetologist • 19 Years Exp.MD - Internal Medicine, CCMD(Diabetology), PG Course in Diabetology, ADVANCED CERTIFICATE COURSE IN DIABETES
September marks the start of flu (influenza) season, flu is a serious respiratory illness that can lead to other illnesses, hospitalization and death. People with type 2 diabetes are at high risk. The flu is a common illness that can be prevented with a yearly flu shot (vaccine). The american diabetes association recommends that people with type 2 diabetes (and those who have type 1 diabetes) who are over the age of 6 months should get a flu shot each year.