<s>[INST] Are people with diabetes more prone to cold and other illnesses? [/INST] High blood sugars weaken the person's immunity and result in more frequent infections such as colds, skin infections, urine infections, boils, and abscesses. Hence, it is important to have good glucose control. Source: Gleneagles Hospital. Link: https://gleneagles.com.my/articles/7-most-commonly-asked-diabetes-questions. Field: Endocrine. Disease: Diabetes </s>