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    Cold remedies and Type 1

    Thanks for the suggestions, folks. She is getting better - we thought it might be the dreaded flu, but just a nasty cold. The Olbas oil did the trick in the end. Having now read up about decongestants and how they work ( constricted blood vessels, raised BP etc) I think I might give them a wide...
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    Cold remedies and Type 1

    My daughter (aged 10) has a nasty cold and is particularly bothered by nasal congestion which has been keeping her awake. I know that decongestants such as phenylephrine should not be used by Type 1 diabetics and have packed her off to bed with olbas oil to sniff. Does anyone know if there are...