Is there more risk from flu with diabetes?

kevinfitzgerald said:

I got my Pneumonia jab a couple of years ago from my chemist.

He always gives my jabs (Flu every year)

If you have a good pharmacist ask them as it can take time to get it done at the GP's. I do not even need to ask my pharmacist, he just asks if I've had it yet and when I say no he does it there and then.. Excellent!

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Rachox said:

I’m definitely going to my pharmacist next winter, it was like a cattle market at my GP’s when I went for my Saturday morning ‘appt’ for mine. It looked like half the city had a 10.30 appt too!

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Mr_Pot said:

If you are lucky enough to be 70 or 78 (it's complicated) you can have free shingles jab as well for a full set!

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catapillar said:

No one produces glucose, so no.

But, illness can make it much more difficult to manage diabetes. Just have a look at this thread - http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/in-hospital.131029/#post-1649194 - where another member has ended up in hospital with flu.

You already have one chronic condition, why over complicate things by leaving yourself open to catching a serious illness?

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Kentoldlady1 said:

I think I have a problem with understanding your reply. I have always thought that we could make glucose from proteins and fats if the more usual suspects, ie glucose in the form of carbs, is not available. Have I completely misunderstood? Thanks, always willing to learn.

And absolutely agree with your point. Get a flu jab.

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