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Diabetic is a risk factor for many other conditions including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and kidney failure. People with diabetes (whether type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or even gestational diabetes) are also more susceptible to infections, such as influenza (flu), than the non-diabetic population. They are also at increased risk of serious flu complications, leading in hospitalization and even death. The dangers of flu and diabetes combination: It is estimated that diabetics are six times more likely to be hospitalized due to flu complications than non-diabetics. Even when diabetes is well-managed, flu in diabetics can lead to bronchitis, sinus and ear infections, and pneumonia. Moreover, flu can make it harder to control their blood sugar levels. The flu may trigger diabetic ketoacidosis (buildup of acids in the blood) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (marked by extremely high blood sugar, severe dehydration and confusion). Both are life-threate...