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Streaming Live at 1:00 pm on Flu.gov: H1N1 and Diabetes Webcast

November 18, 2009 at 12:10 PM ET by
Summary: 
Expert panelists discuss how flu can affect people with diabetes and provide tips for staying healthy this flu season.

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Know What to Do about the Flu webcast series continues today with a special segment focused on diabetes.  If you or a loved one have diabetes, join this live event to learn about the possible risk of complications from H1N1 flu and what you can do to stay healthy this flu season.

Today’s experts panelists will discuss how flu can affect people with diabetes and answer your questions live during the event.  Participants include:

  • Dr. Beth Bell, M.D., M.P.H., Associate Director for Science, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
  • Ann Albright, PhD, RD, Director, Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

Visit Flu.gov to watch the webcast live at 1 pm or learn more about flu and diabetes.