Does a cold cause blood sugar to rise? How much does it rise?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Hello, normally people with a cold do not experience elevated blood sugar levels. However, diabetics who catch a cold may suffer from blood sugar fluctuations. Since a cold can easily lead to blood sugar instability in diabetics, diabetic patients should pay special attention to preventing colds. This is because, diabetic patients have lower immunity than normal people. After catching a cold, the mucus of diabetic patients is rich in sugar, making it easy to become a bacterial culture medium, which can then lead to lung infections. Once infected with bacteria and viruses, it not only affects blood sugar control but may also cause temporary blood sugar spikes in even those with relatively stable blood sugar levels, potentially leading to acute complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis.

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