November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and I like to emphasize awareness. This time of year I am especially aware of the benefit of a flu shot. People with diabetes have a greater chance of being hospitalized if they get the flu. Illness typically causes elevated blood glucose, which on top of having the flu can be not fun.
I don’t want to get the flu at all, let alone have to be hospitalized. Who has time for that? I got my flu shot two weeks ago today and feel good that I’m protected for another year. By getting a flu shot I’m also protecting others. If you have diabetes, please consider getting a flu shot.