Introduction
Hyperglycemia (glucose levels >11 mmol/L) directly impair immune function, so infections are more common in people with poorly controlled diabetes. Infections can present atypically in patients with diabetes, so have a low threshold for investigating if your patient has unexplained symptoms:
Common infections in people with diabetes:
How your patient can reduce their risk of infections
There are some simple things that improve immune function and reduce the risk of infections. These include:
