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Misconceptions About Immune Health
Our immune health is closely linked to our body’s capacity to fend off germs and bacteria. A robust immune system can effectively shield us from foreign invaders. Chronic illnesses, stress, specific medications, and life stage transitions (such as pregnancy) can compromise our immune health, rendering us more susceptible to common viral infections. Diabetes and Immune Health Diabetes can weaken the immune system, increasing the risk of infections and impairing wound healing. High blood sugars interfere with immune cell function, leading to a higher susceptibility to bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Chronic inflammation in diabetes further compromises immune health. Proper management,…