Healthy Aging

Acute illnesses like the flu can make it harder to control your blood sugar levels. Flu may raise your blood sugar levels, but sometimes people don’t feel like eating when they are sick, and a reduced appetite can cause blood sugar levels to fall.

People with diabetes, even when it's managed properly, are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, which can result in hospitalization and sometimes even death.

Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections, and ear infections are examples of flu-related complications.
Flu also can make chronic health problems worse because these conditions can make the immune system weaker in fighting off other infections.

It is important for people with diabetes to follow the sick day guidelines if they become ill.

For more information about the flu and diabetes, sick day guidelines for people with diabetes, or to find a location to receive your yearly flu shot, please visit the following websites:

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/diabetes.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/flu-sick-days.html
https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Resources/Flu-Season

In observance of this week, consider joining a Healthy Aging class to learn about how to manage your chronic conditions and have good nutrition. Good nutrition helps you feel stronger, live longer, and heal quicker.

Did you know?
- 715,000 U.S. adults aged 65+ are underweight
- 16% of independent older adults are at a higher risk of being malnourished

What can cause malnutrition?
-Chronic conditions
-Poor dental health
-Social isolation
-Food insecurity
-Medication side effects
-Lack of mobility

For more information about malnutrition, please check out the link: https://www.ncoa.org/article/5-malnutrition-facts-you-probably-didnt-know

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If you are in need of assistance in getting food for Thanksgiving, there will be help offered to many Houstonians. The first event for a free Thanksgiving meal (Turkey and side items) will be this Saturday, November 14 from 10am to 2pm on Bellfort Avenue in Southwest Houston. If you can’t make it for that, there are other options in this article:

Here’s where to pick up a free Thanksgiving turkey in the Houston area Find out where you can get a free Thanksgiving turkey in the Houston area ahead of the holiday.

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