Flu can begin suddenly. One moment you may feel fine, and the next you are dealing with fever, cough, body aches and extreme tiredness. For someone living with diabetes, however, the bigger concern may be what happens behind those familiar symptoms. Illness can make blood sugar harder to control, while diabetes itself increases the risk of serious flu complications. The CDC considers people with diabetes a higher-risk group and recommends contacting a healthcare provider promptly when flu symptoms appe
