World Diabetes Day and Flu Shots Are Synergistic

Catching the seasonal flu can be dangerous for anyone, but it is extra risky for people with diabetes.

In general, every person with diabetes can reduce their health risk with annual influenza vaccination, says the U.S. CDC.

Having diabetes increases the number of instances of high blood glucose, which hinders your white blood cells' ability to fight infections, such as the flu or pneumonia.

This recommendation is especially relevant when celebrating World Diabetes Day on November 14, 2022.

About 10% of adults around the world currently live with diabetes. 

But, unfortunately, most do not know they have it. 

Therefore, the CDC's flu shot recommendation can benefit many undiagnosed diabetics.

Various flu vaccines are available in 2022 and offered at most clinics and pharmacies.

World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. It's the world's most extensive diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries.