Common Cold

Juicetin

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Hi all
I have a really bad cold at the moment and I notice my BG levels have been a lot higher.
Is this usual, can having a cold have an impact on blood glucose ?
 

azure

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Hi all
I have a really bad cold at the moment and I notice my BG levels have been a lot higher.
Is this usual, can having a cold have an impact on blood glucose ?

Yes, any illness can push your blood sugar higher than it would usually be.

Keep hydrated and keep testing to see how things go.

Hope you feel better soon :)
 

Nicksu

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Hi all
I have a really bad cold at the moment and I notice my BG levels have been a lot higher.
Is this usual, can having a cold have an impact on blood glucose ?
Oh yes - when I was starting off a cold last time my morning BS was 12.5! Garlic pearls and Dalgety's Honey & Ginger Tea are my recommendations! Garlic is very anti-viral - just try not to overdo it! No more than 2 pearls a day. Sleep I find is the best option. Hope you feel better soon.
 

Juicetin

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Thanks for the replies, phew, I was just concerned how much higher they have been the last couple of days and it worried me.