AACE Advancing Immunizations
Why are Vaccines Important for Persons with Diabetes? Infections can make it harder to manage diabetes. Even when diabetes is well-managed, infections can be harder to fight. This means that persons with diabetes are at risk for more serious illness and complications. According to the CDC, Some illnesses, like influenza, can raise blood glucose to dangerously high levels. People with diabetes have higher rates of hepatitis B than the rest of the population.