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Type 1: I have got a cold and am I allowed lemsip

ally1 said:
I have never tried lemsip since I, ve had type2 so no idea.also I have never had a cold either since I was diagnosed.
I have tried lemsip years ago and never found it helped.also cough mixture is also a waste of time.
When I now have a cold, I just take paracetamol
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Ok i am T1 and i was told diabetics cant take any cold and flu relief not because of the sugar but coz we are high risk of blood clots and some stuff in the medication highers the risk.... being the bad diabetic i am just take them anyway and make sure i move around more lol more walking more trips up the stairs ect lol
 
Julia McCoulough said:
I have got a cold and I don't know if I'm allowed lemsip to get rid of it quickly
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I've been having a cold for the last 10 or so. I have Lemsip about 3 or 4 times a day and include one teaspoon of Honey so it clings to my throat for longer. My B/S this morning was 5.6mol. You've still got to look after your health.
 
whosbear said:
I've been having a cold for the last 10 or so. I have Lemsip about 3 or 4 times a day and include one teaspoon of Honey so it clings to my throat for longer. My B/S this morning was 5.6mol. You've still got to look after your health.
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Lemsip is about as much use to your health as an ashtray on a motorcycle!
It relieves the symptoms, that's it!
It is a sugar boost to make you feel better!

Honey is not a good suggestion for diabetics. Turns to quick acting glucose!
Instead of honey gargle with salt in water! That will be much better for you!
 
whosbear said:
I've been having a cold for the last 10 or so. I have Lemsip about 3 or 4 times a day and include one teaspoon of Honey so it clings to my throat for longer. My B/S this morning was 5.6mol. You've still got to look after your health.
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I know thanks
 
Lamont D said:
Lemsip is about as much use to your health as an ashtray on a motorcycle!
It relieves the symptoms, that's it!
It is a sugar boost to make you feel better!

Honey is not a good suggestion for diabetics. Turns to quick acting glucose!
Instead of honey gargle with salt in water! That will be much better for you!
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Yucky that sounds horrible thanks
 
chris lowe said:
To be honest, I don't find Lemsip does anything at all. No more effective than paracetamol on it's own. I think a bowl of hot water with a few drops of menthol & eucalyptus & cover your head with a towel & breathe in the steam. Also if you are taking anything for blood pressure you might need to check with your GP, mine told me to only take decongestants like Sudafed if I wanted some relief when going out for the evening say.
PS I've mentioned it on another post but rubbing some Vick into the bottom of your feet before bed & covering up with socks gives some relief. Don't know how it works but it does
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Not sure how to use the quote thing properly, I just wanted to mention that diabetics should NOT take sudafed. It masks hypo symptoms. Hope that helps a bit.
 
Good advice about some meds possibly masking the symptoms of hypoglycaemia @hazel p

I tend to stick to paracetamol and steam inhalation so for colds. Sounds old fashioned but works well.

I hope you're feeling better now @Julia McCoulough
 
The trouble is most of these medications are basically the same with maybe some extra non medicinal ingredients, a fancy name and a price hike.

Regards

Martin
 
When I had a real family doctor ( do they make them anymore ?) He said that a tot of whiskey with hot water and lemon may not make the cold go away faster but it would make you feel better :)
Carol
 
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