About.com: Diabetes Can Raise Your Risk of Flu Complications

Source: Androscoggin News

Lisbon Falls : ME : USA | about 1 month ago

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Did you know that having diabetes can put you at high risk for flu complications? The flu, including H1N1 (swine) flu can cause secondary illnesses, like pneumonia, that are triggered by having the flu. If you have a chronic condition like type 2 diabetes, it can raise your risk for these kinds of secondary...

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