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Does Anyone Still Keep Up With Covid Boosters And Other Vaccines?
I had a Covid about a year ago and was not to sick but did not enjoy the experience. It was worse than the common cold but not bad for me, I recovered in about 2 weeks with no lingering effects. (I did have original shot and the boosters.) I had a Covid booster about 4 months ago along with a pneumonia vaccine and just had my flu shot last week. I am thinking about getting the next version of the Covid booster in late October. My doctor always encourages me to get all the vax available for my… read more
We have had the five shots and the covid company wanted us to take one in June. My doctor advised us to wait until flu shot season for extra protection.
Should A T2 Get The Flu Shot
Have had flu jabs for the last 8 plus years.Mixed reactions but mostly positive. Last time was offered pneumonia shot for first time. Also given shingles jab too.Don't know if I believe they help but… read more
The Flu Bug Has Taken Me Down. How Do You Manage Your Diabetes When You Are Sick? What Should Diabetics Be Aware Of When Ill?
Please share your sick day plan.
Have stricter dietary control
Is There A Watch That Takes Your Blood Sugars 24hr A Day?
a friend of mine told me theres a watch that checked your blood sugars 24 hours a day. i was wondering if this was true and where i could get one.
There was high hopes for a product called the Gluco-Watch but it had trouble in trials. There are continuous glucose monitors made by Dexcom and Medtronic. These use a sensor under the skin that… read more
Is It Advisable That Diabetics Have Flu Injection Now
Being diabetic and a Asthma sufferer is flu injection good to get
Depends on your opinion of them...in the past i have taken them and got sick afterward so for me i say no...but the dr is always pushing them
Metformin
I used to take 2 metformin twice a day but the doctor has stopped it because I have chronic kidney disease. I have had erratic levels since stopping the pills my nurse is going to put me on insulin twice a day I’m very apprehensive about this can you kind people tell me what I should expect & what I can do to help myself thank you ann
There are lots of drugs on the market that have a warning about kidney disease. It means your Dr should take it under advisement when prescribing those drugs and monitor you carefully while you are… read more
As A Canadian Diabetic Should You Get Your 4th Covid Dose "now" Or Wait For The New Formula?
Bit of a public service announcement for the Canuck's in the group.
I posed the question to both my family doctor (yesterday) and my Pharmacist earlier this afternoon (who I give far more weight to then any Doc - after all a Pharmacist is an "expert" in medication of all types).
If you have been following the news we are getting conflicting views from Health Canada, Chief Medical Officers from the various provinces and even the Regional Health officials.
I asked specifically as a Diabetic… read more
Nan22 We have had 4 doses too. We also both had covid in April; not sure where it came from. The doctor said it was almost like another shot. Have a good day.
Did The Flu Vaccine Raise Any Ones Bs?
Good Morning my BG 128 positive thoughts.
Should I Get A Shingle Vaccine?
I'm a T2 with other health conditions. I have Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy over 50 and had chicken pox as a child. Need side effects also.
I just had my first shingles shot two weeks ago. In August I will get the second one.
So Any Reactions To Any Of The Vaccines?
So A few local friends that are diabetics have felt flu like symptoms after the first shot of Moderna...
I have a big project that I cannot be feeling ill for this weekend for work...
They will never tell you the truth . Like when it started all the Doctor's office Closed and they stayed home and my Diabetic Doctor will be opening at the end of June. Your nothing but a Deli ticket… read more
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