Diabetes

November is American Diabetes Month

People with Diabetes are at increased risk for complications from 2009 H1N1 Flu

November is American Diabetes Month. People with diabetes are at increased risk for complications from influenza, including 2009 H1N1 flu. There are important steps and everyday precautions that people with diabetes should take in order to stay healthy this flu season.

Diabetes puts people at increased risk for developing complications from the flu, both seasonal and 2009 H1N1, such as hospitalization and death. The flu may interfere with efforts to control blood sugar levels, putting those with diabetes at increased risk of high or low blood sugar if they get sick with the flu.