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The Common Cold and Flu Affects on Diabetics

April 9th, 2008 | Add a Comment

by Julia Hanf Almost everyone dislikes the cold and flu season, but persons with diabetes have more cause to fear it than most. A healthy person can anticipate being out of the loop for around three to four days. A diabetic could be hospitalized, in the event that they do not monitor their blood glucose levels. Diabetics are powerfully encouraged to obtain flu shots to guard themselves from catching the flu. Catching a plain cold or the flu can put further strain on the body increasing the blood sugar levels. Nearly all medications available, to help in the respite of symptoms that are linked with cold and flu, have high concentrations of sugar. A diabetic ought to constantly examine the labels of commonly sold medications and search … Read entire article »

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What You Should Know About The Flu

March 11th, 2007 | Add a Comment

The flu claims the lives of 36,000 people each year in the United States. Over 200,000 people are hospitalized as a result of the flu each year. And as much as twenty percent of the American population will receive the flu vaccine. Flu symptoms include high fever, headache and fatigue, dry cough and sore throat, muscle aches and sometimes severe stomach aches. Complications from flu can turn into serious medical problems, including bacterial pneumonia. At high risk are people over the age of 65, people who have the HIV virus, pregnant women and young children and people who are already suffering from respiratory problems. Health care workers are also at high risk, though they commonly receive vaccinations because of their obvious risk. If you think you have the flu, it’s best to stay … Read entire article »

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