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Archive for January 6th, 2010
NEW: Flu information for People with Diabetes and Caregivers of People with Diabetes
Author: CDC H1N1 Flu Updates6 Jan
People with diabetes are more likely to get flu-related complications like pneumonia and even be hospitalized or die from the flu than other people. Influenza may also interfere with blood glucose management. This fact sheet contains important information for diabetics.
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