Every time fall comes around I hear people debating:
“Should I get the flu shot?”
“Should I vaccinate my kids?”
I’m always surprised to hear just…
Tag: flu
We are honored to publish an interview conducted by the late Elizabeth Nelke Pfeifer, who passed away in September. Elizabeth was a vigorous participant…
Dealing with diabetes and SWOOP in comes flu season? Let’s see what our best defenses are.
Get a flu shot. You might think it’s too late in the season…
The CDC, ADA, and Joslin all recommend a flu shot for people with diabetes. According to the CDC, people with diabetes (type 1 and 2), even when…
Most people with diabetes are not aware that for them, the flu can pose a much bigger threat than it does for people without diabetes...
Just another reminder that if you’ve got diabetes (or even if you don’t), you really should get a flu shot — and as I noted in a…
Diabetics are more susceptible to some of the more dangerous complications of both the regular seasonal flu and H1N1, also known as the swine flu. That’s why medical professionals and government agencies suggest diabetics get both types of flu vaccines. It's also important to stay on top of blood sugar management since the illness can mask