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steps. Try these ideas to help

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FLU SEASON

Doctors have warned this flu season could

be the worst yet. And people with diabetes

are three times more likely to be hospitalised

and three times more likely to die from the

flu (and complications such as pneumonia)

than people who do not have diabetes.

By now, your flu vaccine should be

working (people with diabetes are eligible

for a free influenza vaccine each year), but

there are other precautions you should take:

● Regularly wash your hands with soap.

● Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue,

or your elbow, when you cough or sneeze.

● Immediately throw your tissues away.

● Do not share personal items (such as food

and drinks, cups, plates or cutlery).

● Stay at home and keep warm.

● Keep up your fruit and veg to ensure

you get plenty of vitamins.

good advice

132 JULY/AUGUST 2019 diabetic living