{"id":3229,"date":"2018-12-23T10:30:09","date_gmt":"2018-12-23T10:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=3229"},"modified":"2024-01-30T13:16:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T07:46:56","slug":"diabetes-and-flu-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-flu-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes and Flu &#8211; What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-flu-what-you-need-to-know\/#Diabetes_and_Flu-_What_You_Need_To_Do\" title=\"Diabetes and Flu- What You Need To Do\">Diabetes and Flu- What You Need To Do<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"c8\"><span class=\"c2\">When you have diabetes, it is best to avoid getting the flu. But almost everyone has a chance of catching viral infections. People who are diabetic usually have a harder time fighting it off. Flu can add up to the stress in your body, which can eventually affect your blood sugar levels and raise your chance of developing some serious health problems. Therefore, diabetes and flu are intricately linked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F3229\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c8\"><span class=\"c2\">Some common problems associated with the flu include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"c6 lst-kix_fhp0okd2wnl0-0 start\" start=\"1\">\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Aches and pains in the joints<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Watery eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"c8\"><span class=\"c4\">Some over the counter medications can help ease these symptoms. But buying it on your own is not advisable. It is best to talk to your healthcare provider before purchase. This is because\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c2\">some medications may have high amounts of sugar in their composition, especially cough syrups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/vJSOL3s67NVeZLdzTUO5Fb-vbBqTIfKpJgbzclAOa_-_d3wKDGWRQA_Mm_n73ngbXnhyxWKz6oJ30uOF86oc6E94jfZWcNgNf1g0HM-LBYb-tRrwNHRBKuL1eSYCVhrVbbIjonwZ\" alt=\"Diabetes and Flu- What You Need To Do\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.n44p34titzo6\" class=\"c3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetes_and_Flu-_What_You_Need_To_Do\"><\/span><span class=\"c12\">Diabetes and Flu- What You Need To Do<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c2\">If you have both diabetes and flu, you need to take the following preventive measures-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"c6 lst-kix_xh9ad8wnau1v-0 start\">\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Something that will require your attention would be checking your blood sugar levels as your illness may cause them to fluctuate. Ideally, you should take a sugar reading every 3 -4 hours. If you are on insulin you may have to adjust your dose.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">For type 1 diabetics, it is important to check ketones. If the level of ketones is very high, it can indicate diabetic ketoacidosis which when gets worse can cause coma or death.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">For some people flu is accompanied with nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting. Make sure to be hydrated and sip enough fluids throughout the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c4\">If your sugar levels are high and regular water seems boring then you can look for occasional sugar free drinks like<\/span><span class=\"c4\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c4\">chamomile tea, green tea or ginger ale<\/span><span class=\"c2\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">In case your blood sugar is on the lower side then consume something that has 15 grams carbs (approx). For example; half a cup of grapes.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">As a diabetic, your chances of developing a complication are higher than others. The best strategy is to keep the flu at bay. Also focus on hygiene:<br \/>\n-Keep hands clean. Frequent hand wash is the best way to avoid germs.<br \/>\n&#8211; In winters, this can cause your skin to become dry and chapped. Make sure to moisturize when hands get dry using a non-scented, doctor recommended lotion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c8\"><span class=\"c4 c5\"><a class=\"c7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-cancer-debunking-the-myths\/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1645445568733969&amp;usg=AOvVaw3qoHS0MVNxK2YjgtG_Acm1\">Read More: Diabetes and Cancer- Debunking the Myths<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c8\"><span class=\"c2\">Also flu or any illness can make you lazy and want to stay in bed. Make sure your current situation does not make you compromise on exercise. Even if a little less than usual, make sure to workout daily. In case you have any doubts, do not forget to contact your health coach,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c11\"><span class=\"c5 c4\"><a class=\"c7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id%3Dcom.healtharx.beato%26referrer%3Dutm_source%253Dadmob%2526utm_medium%253DWebsiteBlog_DiabetesAndFlu_February%2526anid%253Dadmob&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1645445568734553&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vj18dESEIi_KxENcfJnHs\">Get the best health coach advice with BeatO.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":10133,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[6,7,8,53,85,63],"class_list":["post-3229","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-management","tag-diabetic-nutrition","tag-glucometer","tag-health"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3229"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3229"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3229\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19319,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3229\/revisions\/19319"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10133"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3229"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3229"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}