Why Diabetics are Highly Prone to Respiratory Infections?
Diabetics are more prone to respiratory infections as high blood sugar reduces the dendritic cell's ability to regulate the immune response to infections.
Source: medindia.net
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Diabetics are more prone to respiratory infections as high blood sugar reduces the dendritic cell's ability to regulate the immune response to infections.
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