Flu and Diabetes
In patients with diabetes
Flu Can Have A Devastating Impact1
Your patients with diabetes are at increased risk of dangerous complications when diagnosed with influenza2-4:
Patients living with diabetes are at increased risk for influenza complications2-4:
~3x (95% CI: 2.04-4.71)
more likely to be hospitalized2
~4x (95% CI: 1.29-14.3)
more likely to be admitted tothe ICU2
Study design2
Subjects:162 patients aged <1 to 85 years
Study period:May 25–July 1, 2009
Study limitations:This study was limited to those with PCR-confirmed influenza A H1N1. Medical history was obtained solely by patient interview.
~2x (95% CI: 1.5-3.6)
more likely to die after influenza hospitalization
Study design4
Subjects:196 patients aged 18 and older
Study period:April 29, 2009–March 31, 2010
Study limitations:Underreporting and misclassification of outcome or risk factors are possible and might conceal the real disease burden. Study period was during H1N1 pandemic.
74% (95% CI: 2.15-3.74, p <0.05)< /span>
increase in abnormal glycemic events5
Study design:Patient generated health data and medical claims were analyzed for 167,672 patients aged 18 and older
Study period: 2016–2017 influenza season
Study limitations:The analysis focused on adults with commercial insurance and does not fully represent older people with diabetes within the United States or at-risk underserved populations.
The American Diabetes Association® urges eligible individuals aged 6 months and older to get their annual flu shot6:
Protecting against influenza can help your patients with diabetes avoid influenza-related complications, such as hospitalization and death.2-4,7
