H3N2 influenza virus may be more harmful to diabetic patients. Doctors warn that it can be life threatening. Therefore, diabetic patients are warned to protect themselves from influenza virus infection.
Why are diabetics more susceptible to flu?
Dr. Navneet Agarwal, Chief Medical Officer, BDO, said, “There is a strong correlation between diabetes and flu infection. “Diabetes suffer from viral infections and serious complications,” he says
Diabetes can cause high blood sugar levels. This can lead to many other problems if not properly attended to. Flu infection is one such problem. According to the National Institutes of Health, the H3N2 influenza virus is a specific strain of the flu that is especially dangerous for people with diabetes.
“Diabetes suppresses the immune system, making patients more susceptible to infections such as the flu. In particular, the H3N2 influenza virus can act in this way and cause serious consequences for patients and require hospitalization. Their respiratory tract is affected. That’s why Dr. Agarwal has said that diabetic patients should take vaccinations to protect themselves.
As this infection affects the respiratory tract very badly in diabetic patients, check the oxygen level regularly with the help of a pulse oximeter. If the oxygen saturation level is less than 95 percent, it is mandatory to consult a doctor.
If the oxygen saturation level falls below 90 percent, intensive care may be required. Experts warn against self-medication in such cases.
What is the H3N2 virus?
It is an influenza (cold) virus. It causes respiratory infections. The virus can also infect birds and mammals. In birds and other animals, H3N2 has the ability to transform into a mutated virus. According to information published by the US Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization, the main cause of the common cold in humans is the H3N2 virus.
What are the symptoms of H3N2 virus?
According to the World Health Organization, this H3N2 virus can cause mild respiratory infections (fever and cough) caused by bird flu and swine flu from other animals to humans, to severe lung disease, severe respiratory failure and even death.
Cold
Cough
fever
Nausea
vomiting
throat pain
Pain in muscles and body
In some cases, diarrhoea, sneezing and runny nose
It is very important to consult a doctor if anyone experiences difficulty breathing, chest pain or discomfort, persistent fever and sore throat.