Patient's question:
Diabetics, what medicine is best for a cold? High fever, tonsillitis, eating vomiting, had a cold yesterday, high fever, tonsillitis, eating vomitingDoctor's answer:
Hello, for patients with diabetes, low immunity is a characteristic of diabetic individuals. They are prone to respiratory infections, which can lead to elevated blood sugar levels. At this time, the prerequisite for controlling blood sugar is to eliminate respiratory infections. After catching a cold, it is essential to choose medications cautiously. Medications containing ephedrine should be avoided entirely. In addition to pseudoephedrine-containing cold medications, currently widely used cold medications and diabetes treatments do not have significant conflicts or contraindications and can be taken with peace of mind. Furthermore, some syrup-based cold medications contain sweeteners, and patients with relatively stable blood sugar levels can take them under the guidance of a doctor. Diabetic patients should seek timely treatment after catching a cold. Because after a cold, the sugar content in the sputum of diabetic patients increases, creating a bacterial culture medium that can lead to lung infections. At the same time, infections can cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels, triggering conditions such as diabetic ketoacidosis.