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Michelle Castillo /

CBS News/ December 19, 2012, 1:48 PM

Top tips for diabetics this holiday season

Get vaccinated

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Vojta said that many people don't think about dying from influenza, but if you look at people who are at the most risk of dying from the flu it is people who are young, old and those with chronic disease.

Studies have shown that people with diabetes are three-times more likely to die from influenza or pneumonia, and five-times more likely to be hospitalized due to flu complications. So be sure to get vaccinated at the very start of the cold and flu season.

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samuel5028 says:
Informative! It's really good to know about seasonal tips, usually tips will be based on general. You can find additional tips in the below link
http://blog.globaldiscountdrugs.com/diabetes-common-yet-controllable/
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HJenkins45 says:
Great article! We've got some more helpful tips at our Diabetes Self Management website, http://www.steps-to-success.org
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