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”
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
