The Importance of Immunizations for Diabetic Patients

Host: Candis Morello, PharmD, CDE Guest: Sarah Lorentz, PharmD Why are people living with diabetes more likely to die with flu and pneumonia? During flu epidemics, this risk is particularly high when additional risk factors present such as cardiovascular disease and kidney disease. Join guest host Dr. Candis Morello and her guest, pharmacist specializing in ambulatory care, Dr. Sarah Lorentz, as they discuss the reasons immunizations for patients with diabetes are so crucial.