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Does type 2 diabetes affect your immune system?
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Does type 2 diabetes affect your immune system?
JazzMorpheus81
My grandfather is 94, he's got type 2 diabetes, dementia and alhzeimer's, probably some high blood pressure too. Does the type 2 diabetes affect your immune system?
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Super_sally888
Hi,
yes diabetes can affect the immune system.
Your grandfather has a lot going on. At his age, even minor illness can be serious.
Wishing you well.
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