Patient's question:
My dad has mild diabetes. A few days ago, the weather was quite cold, and my dad unknowingly caught a cold, constantly coughing and sneezing. Now my dad has poor appetite and a poor mental state. I want to buy some medicine for him. But what kind of medicine is good for a diabetic with a cold?Doctor's answer:
Diabetic patients have disordered absorption, decomposition, and metabolic functions, making them prone to recurring low immunity and frequent colds. If the symptoms are significant, appropriate oral medication should be administered. If the cold is caused by wind-cold, oral wind-dispelling and cold-reducing medications are recommended. Otherwise, avoid granules or syrups containing sugar. During the treatment of colds, blood sugar levels must be closely monitored, and the dosage of blood sugar medications should be adjusted based on the blood sugar readings.