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Ask the Doctors: Flu Shots Extra Important for Those with Type 2 Diabetes

People with Type 2 diabetes face higher risk from influenza, and UCLA doctors say vaccination can help prevent severe complications.

Dear Doctors: My husband has Type 2 diabetes. Our family doctor has been urging him to get a flu shot, but since he hardly ever gets sick, he thinks his immune system is strong and will protect him. Is having the flu really more dangerous for someone with diabetes? What can happen?

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ASK THE DOCTORS: Flu Shots Extra Important for Those With Type 2 Diabetes

Dear Doctors: My husband has Type 2 diabetes. Our family doctor has been urging him to get a flu shot, but since he hardly ever gets sick, he thinks his immune system is strong and will protect him. Is having…

·Cherokee County, United States
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Marietta Daily Journal broke the news in Georgia, United States on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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