Flu jab affecting BG readings?

[bigskip]

I had a Flu jab at my appointment with my DN the other day, blood sugar has been 3 - 5 points higher since, on the same diet - is this normal? and how long will it last?

 

[anna29]

Hi bigskip .

Normally it should only last couple 2 - 4 days then things will settle back down again.
Its the same with a cortisone injection too , sends the readings up a little , then they will settle back down.

Keep an eye on your wellbeing and any raised temperature also in the meantime.
Sometimes after the flu jab it can give a bit of a stiff sore achey feeling in flu jab injected arm
with a raised temperature as side effects in 'some cases' .

Hope this helps ...

Anna.

 

[bigskip]

Thank you Anna

Hope normality will be back tomorrow, feeling bad today, just lifeless, and bad stomach - the usual once in a while metformin day!! Can't get to gym which usually makes me feel better.

Andy

 

[anna29]

Hope you are back to normal tomorrow to enjoy your gym session :thumbup:

The flu jab can sometimes knock the system a bit and it may take a couple of days
for things to re-adjust back to normal .

In the meantime - go easy on yourself and take things steady

Anna.

 

[bigskip]

Again, thank you for putting my mind at rest.

It's a bit of a shock to the system having the condition.

Andy

 

[anna29]

I know, it is the relearning a new way of lifestyle and routine
that takes the most time to adjust to.

It took me 6months to accept and adjust to it all.
Now its a way of normal life to me ... :thumbup:

Anna.