Myth 4: You Are More Likely to Get Colds and Flu If You Have Diabetes
This is not true. Many doctors recommend that their diabetic patients get a flu shot every year, but it is not because they are more likely to get the flu.
The reason behind this is that blood glucose levels can be affected by illness. This can cause people with diabetes to become more seriously ill and makes them more likely to develop life threatening complications.
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