Some people with diabetes don’t realize they’re at risk for flu-related complications.
“Reducing risks is one of the AADE’s seven key self-care behaviors for managing diabetes, and getting the flu shot every fall is an excellent way of reducing the risk of getting sick,” certified diabetes educator Evan Sisson said in an AADE news release. “It’s widely available, it takes just a few minutes and it can make a real difference in your health.”
Good hand hygiene is another important way to stay healthy and hopefully avoid the flu, the diabetes experts noted. There are several ways a seasonal flu shot can benefit people with diabetes, according to the AADE.
