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Regarding covid vaccine to my father
My father aged 55, suffering from diabetic n its even 425 around, under its medication. He is also suffering from fatigue issues. Can he be given covid vaccine now. Kindly suggest me
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Yes vaccine can be given
But sugar is very high,control it
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The blood sugar levels need to be controlled urgently.
However, he can go ahead with the Covid vaccination.
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You should control blood sugar. After you control your blood sugar, you can take vaccine
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Dr. Varanasi Venkata Sri Bharadwaja
General Practitioner
3 yrs exp
West Godavari
High sugar levels for prolonged period of time leads to diabetic keto acidosis.need to control his sugar levels asap.
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he can get vaccinated
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