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Mark Rawlinson

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yesterday (1/10/2026) I had my flu jab since then my finger pricking readings have been high as in waking fast 11.0
is this likely to be the flu jab I am a little alarmed ?
 
Yes a flu jab can temporarily raise your numbers, but its usually only for a couple of days, and far better than what can happen to you if you get the flu!

“You might find your blood sugar levels are higher than normal. This will usually settle. But if your blood sugar levels remain consistently high, or you experience anything other than these mild side effects, you must tell your doctor or healthcare professional”



Flu jab and diabetes

People living with diabetes should get their free NHS flu jab to reduce their risk of getting the flu. This is because people with diabetes are at increased risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu.
www.diabetes.org.uk www.diabetes.org.uk
 
lovinglife said:
Yes a flu jab can temporarily raise your numbers, but its usually only for a couple of days, and far better than what can happen to you if you get the flu!

“You might find your blood sugar levels are higher than normal. This will usually settle. But if your blood sugar levels remain consistently high, or you experience anything other than these mild side effects, you must tell your doctor or healthcare professional”



Flu jab and diabetes

People living with diabetes should get their free NHS flu jab to reduce their risk of getting the flu. This is because people with diabetes are at increased risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu.
www.diabetes.org.uk www.diabetes.org.uk
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Thank you very much for confirming this it was annoying me wondering why and it was the only reason I could imagine
 
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