Originally Posted by
Analise
I have had type 2 diabetes since 2003 and control my blood sugar with medication. I get a flu shot annually. I did contract a mild case of pneumonia last May and with medication, I was back to health within 5 weeks. I was given the pneumonia vaccine 5 years prior. I never needed to go to the hospital and really only had one bad day.
I haven’t had any respiratory problems since the end of June with that pneumonia.
I feel fine.
The risk is low but it's there. Only you can answer the question if you are comfortable taking it