I had my first Pfizer dose on 3/24/21. My arm was sore for a day or two, but no other symptoms as a result of the shot. My second dose will be on 4/14/21. I feel very fortunate to finally get the vaccine! Over the last year, I have had multiple daily interactions each work week with the public, both at the Office and out in the Maintenance Assessment District. I have certainly worried a lot about bringing COVID-19 home to my retired spouse. Fortunately, that did not happen! Great news for me is she now qualifies for getting vaccinations and had her first dose of Moderna on 4/6/21. 
John
I am a 61 year old T1D and had my first Moderna shot 2 weeks ago and I also had chills the next day then it was over but I am still having muscle and joint aches, which is a common reaction but not for this long, however I’ve had no issues with my blood glucose levels like some have posted. I hear younger people with strong immune systems also have stronger reactions. Being a T1D I was thinking I am having a strong reaction because I have a hyperactive immune system, which a one point caused my diabetes? I tried to do some search on this but have not found much on the topic other than this post. Any thoughts on this?
Mike,
I have wondered the same thing about strong immune systems. Note: I am 65 and have had T1D for 52 years.
We will learn more as younger people become eligible for the vaccine…
Thanks,
Sue
I think my reaction was big because I had Covid last year but it was a very mild case. I felt like I had a bad cold. I didn’t know it was covid until I had antibody testing.
So my body was already set up to fight it.
Don’t get me wrong I am so glad I got vaccinated. This manageable reaction is likely way less than what it would be like if I actually got COVID! I am taking Naproxen (Aleve) and it is helping a lot but I will talk to my Doctor on whether I should delay the second shot as the first is still supposed to be still 80% effective? I am reading some people that get COVID have had long lasting rheumatological effects that can last months including young, healthy athletes that have taken months to recover from it!
I had slight aches and pains after the 1st Pfizer injection. Had 2nd last Thursday and am having high blood sugars and insulin resistance for last couple of days. Have cut almost all carbs from my diet. Just some slight aches and pains again. Type 1 since birth.
Phil
I am having a similar experience with the second injection.
Second Pfizer shot last Wednesday AM. Joints and muscles a little achy Wednesday night. Thursday my insulin needs up 20-30% most of the day. Back to normal on Friday. Super happy I got the vaccine and looking forward to when the rest of my family has had it too!
I’m having the same issue. I have been fighting lows (50’s) all day after my first shot of Pfizer. Good to know it isn’t just me.
when i got my first shot i was fine. my levels were a bit high but not as bad as the second shot i had. my levels were int he 300s for a day or two afterwards. glad to hear i wasnt the only one
Got mine mid April, Astra Zeneca, no probs for me, my husband, disgustingly healthy person that he is, got sore, achy arm!
So, as a T-1 who is a coffee fanatic who has been taking thyroid for several years, I finally found a way to not have the coffee and thyroid meds cancel each other out. I leave the pill right by my bed (next to the glucose tabs), and take it the minute I wake up. By the time I’ve gotten out of bed, let the dog out, and brewed coffee, about 30 minutes have passed.
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