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                  Diabetes and the flu can be a dangerous combination


                  November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Gateway Regional Medical Center wants people to stay on track with their care during the COVID-19 pandemic and start of the flu season.

                  “We’ve seen how avoiding the doctor and emergency room has negatively impacted the health of those with chronic conditions, like diabetes,” said Dr. Megan Wood, Endocrinologist. “With proper therapies, diabetes can be a manageable disease. In the current flu season and COVID-19 pandemic, people with diabetes have much higher rates of developing serious complications if they get sick. That’s why the proper management of diabetes includes routine check-ups with your primary care physicians. If you haven’t seen your provider in the last six months, it’s time to schedule an appointment.”

                  When patients follow a treatment plan, they can often live longer and healthier lives. According to the American Diabetes Association, complications for untreated or improperly managed diabetes can be severe and even deadly:
                  • High blood pressure
                  • Stroke
                  • Skin issues
                  • Glaucoma, cataracts, and blindness
                  • Neuropathy, or nerve damage in feet or hands
                  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) coma or death
                  • Kidney disease or failure
                  “The good news is that with the right treatment and recommended lifestyle changes, many people with diabetes can prevent or delay the onset of complications,” said Dr. Wood. “For both types of diabetes, a healthy lifestyle can help improve your health, including your weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, and blood cholesterol.”

                  And with flu season upon us, it’s more important than ever to get your flu shot. The flu vaccine is the best protection against the flu, according to the CDC.

                  Even during a pandemic, it’s important to maintain regular appointments with your health care team to stay on track with your treatment plan and discuss new strategies. To learn about more lifestyle tips: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/index.html.

                  Dr. Megan Wood, Endocrinologist at Gateway Regional Medical Center.

                  Gateway Medical Group - Endocrinology
                  4273 S. State Route 159, 2nd Floor
                  Glen Carbon, IL 62034

                  2044 Madison Avenue, Suite 24
                  Granite City, IL 62040

                  To schedule an appointment with Dr. Wood, call 618-798-8280 or learn more here.

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