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Newly diagnosed & flu jab

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BIGEYE

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I have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and must admit I am still in denial to some extent. I still don't really know what lies ahead, and have had a consultation with the diabetic nurse who spent more time telling me what I should eat than anything else.
I have now came down with a fairly heavy dry cough and purcahsed Benylin which has helped. However, on reading the internet, it seems I should consult my pharmasist/doctor for medication.
I am 56 yo male. My HbA1c was at 99, and I do get high blood pressure off and on. I have been prescribed Metaforin which I am takning on increasing doses and Simvastatin for cholesterol.
My better half has said that I should get the flu jab, and that the nurse should have told me this. Question is - doI/should I get the flu jab?
 
Yes do get your flu jab ASAP. Infection can raise your BG levels so it is a wise precaution.

Don't take Benilyn as it is sugar based. I think what you need is Robitussin (auger free) but check with your pharmacist.

Keep asking questions on here as they are a friendly bunch and have a wealth of knowledge.


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See if you can get any prescribed for free.
May as well have some benefit from being diabetic.
 
BIGEYE said:
Been given Pavacol-D by pharmasist, and booked in for flu jab on Wednesday.
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Good plan, pneumonia vaccine is often offered to diabetics. Worth having even though I am no fan of needles.
 
People with diabetes are always in the 'at risk' group when the blurb for vaccinations comes out each year. I have had the flu shot and the pneumonia shot ( apparently you only need the pneumonia shot once every 5 year's). Personally I think everyone should get them. Why risk a serious virus if you don't have to

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I'd get it if I were you.Just had my first ever flu shot and the pneumonia shot yesterday and I was only told I had type 2 last month.I can't fault the NHS on this subject.My nurse told me about them and asked if I'd like a booking,I said how about now during my check up and I got both there and then.Better safe than sorry,but remember the flu one is only covers three types authorities suspect during the coming risk period.So its not a 100% protection but a better chance of avoiding flu.
 
Got the flu jab today, and also another that protects against pneumonia, meningitis (I think) and septicemia. Only need this one once. Now I feel protected - thanks to this forum.
BTW, friend checked my blood sugar today, down to 5.7.
 
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