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<blockquote data-quote="Oldvatr" data-source="post: 1669814" data-attributes="member: 196898"><p>I was going to come in with a reponse in defence of a respected member, then I read your post here, and am pleased you see why i might have wanted to do that, and offered an explanation. Many of us here struggle with concommitant illnesses as well as diabetes and know the frustrations that what may work for one may not apply to your situation. None of us here are medically trained so are only able really to use our own experiences to offer, and we must not try to offer medical advice here that should be sought from your health care team.</p><p></p><p>As Resurgam says, the rice crispies are often bad news for diabetics and will spike most of us badly, Bananas are also to be treated with caution for same reason. It seems you are aware of Low Carb diets but maybe some more research would help you, Your target of 60g seems reasonable, so it may be something like the crispies that pushes you up. If you eat to meter for a while and test suspected foods for their effect on BS at 2 hrs after eating then this will help to identify the rougues,</p><p></p><p>To get back on topic, you can treat a cold and it will take a week to clear, Without trearment it takes 7 days. I find Vick vapour rub and possibly Friars Balsam steam bath if bronchial, plus the usual NSAIDS such as aspirin, paracetamol etc help. I personally use Lemsip but it has added sugars. The caffeine is a pick-me-up but Pro plus could be used instead.</p><p></p><p>As said previous, running a temperature when infected is our bodies protection mechanism kicking in, and running a temp is part of the healing process to kill off the bugs. But take care that it does not go too high and aspirin is better than the other two for lowering temp if necessary. Do no mix and match NSAIDS since this can lead to overdose. Also beware of using Ibuleve or similar topical creams since they contain pain killers that get into the bloodstream an will add to any other oral painkillers.</p><p></p><p>Edit to add: I forgot the Olbas Oil, coz I don't use it myself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Oldvatr, post: 1669814, member: 196898"] I was going to come in with a reponse in defence of a respected member, then I read your post here, and am pleased you see why i might have wanted to do that, and offered an explanation. Many of us here struggle with concommitant illnesses as well as diabetes and know the frustrations that what may work for one may not apply to your situation. None of us here are medically trained so are only able really to use our own experiences to offer, and we must not try to offer medical advice here that should be sought from your health care team. As Resurgam says, the rice crispies are often bad news for diabetics and will spike most of us badly, Bananas are also to be treated with caution for same reason. It seems you are aware of Low Carb diets but maybe some more research would help you, Your target of 60g seems reasonable, so it may be something like the crispies that pushes you up. If you eat to meter for a while and test suspected foods for their effect on BS at 2 hrs after eating then this will help to identify the rougues, To get back on topic, you can treat a cold and it will take a week to clear, Without trearment it takes 7 days. I find Vick vapour rub and possibly Friars Balsam steam bath if bronchial, plus the usual NSAIDS such as aspirin, paracetamol etc help. I personally use Lemsip but it has added sugars. The caffeine is a pick-me-up but Pro plus could be used instead. As said previous, running a temperature when infected is our bodies protection mechanism kicking in, and running a temp is part of the healing process to kill off the bugs. But take care that it does not go too high and aspirin is better than the other two for lowering temp if necessary. Do no mix and match NSAIDS since this can lead to overdose. Also beware of using Ibuleve or similar topical creams since they contain pain killers that get into the bloodstream an will add to any other oral painkillers. Edit to add: I forgot the Olbas Oil, coz I don't use it myself. [/QUOTE]
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