COVID jab

lessci

Well-Known Member
Messages
1,063
Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)

Prancy

Well-Known Member
Messages
378
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
Last year I hydrated a lot before my covid booster and it was a breeze.I had zero reaction. I forgot to do that yesterday and last night was rather rough. I felt unwell and have the sorest arm yet. I still feel unwell….resting the rest of the day. My BG is running a little high. I’m glad I got this out of the way, though. I would encourage hydration the day before the booster.
 

Debandez

Well-Known Member
Messages
4,027
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
I've never had a covid jab. I had covid symptoms at the end of 2019 (flu like which lasted from 26 November until 18 December on and off - 3 waves - kept thinking I was getting over it then ended up back in front of the fire freezing!!!) and as soon as covid antibody tests became available to the general public i paid for one.

I was loaded with antibodies.

Out of sheer curiosity I paid for monthly tests since (almost every month until recently) expensive hobby at @£50 a test, and I'm still loaded with them.

Last test was May and result was >2500 (they don't confirm exact amount when over 2500 for some reason). I haven't had as much as a sniffle since incredibly as i have 2 young grandchildren who constantly have colds and my daughter is a school teacher to infants who constantly pass on their colds to her. This is usual for me as I usually get at least 1 cold a year so nobody more surprised than me.

If f you can, maybe get your antibody levels checked and take it from there.
 
  • Informative
Reactions: jjraak and Outlier

myates

Newbie
Messages
1
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Hi everyone.

I’m a 34 year old type 2 diabetic on Metformin M/R.

Had my flu and Covid jabs on Monday and been feeling grotty ever since with fever, loss of appetite, nausea, body aches and diarrhoea.

Had similar symptoms before after both jabs but never the diarrhoea.

Has anyone else reacted badly to this years jabs?

Thanks
 

HSSS

Moderator
Staff Member
Moderator
Messages
7,597
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Hi everyone.

I’m a 34 year old type 2 diabetic on Metformin M/R.

Had my flu and Covid jabs on Monday and been feeling grotty ever since with fever, loss of appetite, nausea, body aches and diarrhoea.

Had similar symptoms before after both jabs but never the diarrhoea.

Has anyone else reacted badly to this years jabs?

Thanks
Had the flu one just fine a few weeks ago. I prefer them separately so I have a better idea where any side effects might have come from and to allow my immune system to adapt to each on separately.

I was due the Covid jab Friday, had to postpone to Sunday and then tested positive Saturday instead. Had I had the jab as originally planned I might have blamed that but I simply had got unlucky and caught the virus at exactly the same time it was due. I have most of that same list of symptoms plus a cough and sneezing and sore throat. Ive been pretty ropey all week. I’ve heard of several getting the digestive symptoms this time when they haven’t previously.

Have you tested to see if that’s happened to you? More than once in case of was a false negative or poor sample? I’ll admit to swabbing my throat before nostrils even though it only requires the latter to make sure I get a good sample and then squeezing the swab in the liquid through the tube as I pull it out to make sure all the cells are in the liquid. If it’s really not Covid it might be flu or the jab. You can do a yellow card alert for side effect online if you feel it’s the jabs though.

Hope you (we) feel better soon.
 

Boris Vukas

Member
Messages
14
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
I will be having mine in a couple of weeks, in the hope it means I can't pass illness on to any one else, especially my loved ones.
No it doesn't mean that you can't pass COVID-19 it means just that is less likely.

Yes, it is still possible to pass COVID-19 to others even after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. While vaccines are highly effective at reducing the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death, they do not provide 100% protection against infection. Here are some key points to consider:

1. **Vaccine Effectiveness**: Vaccines significantly lower the risk of contracting and transmitting the virus, but breakthrough infections can occur, particularly with variants of the virus.

2. **Asymptomatic Spread**: Individuals who are vaccinated can still carry the virus and may transmit it to others, even if they do not exhibit symptoms themselves.

3. **Community Transmission**: The level of COVID-19 cases in the community can also impact the likelihood of transmission. Higher community transmission rates can lead to more breakthrough infections.

4. **Preventive Measures**: It remains important to follow public health guidelines, including wearing masks in crowded or indoor settings and maintaining good hygiene practices, especially in areas with high transmission rates.

5. **Booster Shots**: Receiving booster doses, when eligible, can enhance protection against infection and transmission.

### References:
- [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/effectiveness.html)
- [World Health Organization (WHO)](https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/vaccines-and-immunization/covid-19-vaccines)

It's essential to stay informed about the latest guidance from health authorities regarding COVID-19, vaccination, and preventive measures.