Patient's question:
Dad has had diabetes for many years. He doesn't dare to eat any sweet food, and he recently caught a cold. I want to buy some cold medicine for him, but many medicines are not suitable for diabetics. I don't really understand, and I'm worried about buying the wrong one. Could you tell me what medicines diabetics cannot take?Doctor's answer:
Some medications contain sugar, so sometimes it is necessary to sell sugar-free versions, especially for medications like cold drinks. Sugar-free versions are required. At the same time, diabetic patients cannot arbitrarily increase their hypoglycemic medication. Because diabetic patients are most afraid of experiencing low blood sugar again. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor blood sugar levels after taking medication.