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It’s that time of year again – don’t forget to have your seasonal flu immunisation, which is free to everyone with diabetes. “People with diabetes are a high-risk group when it comes to getting flu, so it is crucial that they are vaccinated as soon as possible this winter,” said Cathy Moulton, Care Advisor at Diabetes UK. “Having flu can really upset diabetes control and cause blood glucose levels to fluctuate.

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