"Sudafed will spike sugars, for sure. Allegra is much shorter acting than other antihistamines, such as loratadine (Claritin) - which is non-sedating also, and as cheap as 7cents a dose in the US. I had the best luck with Hismanal, as it was very…"
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Does Allegra or Sudafed cause big blood sugar spike?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve D. Ph.D. Sep 18, 2012. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,I am currently using both allegra and sudafed for allergies and/or cold, can't seem to figure out which one I have. My BS has been really high and VERY resistant to insulin while on these…Continue
Any explanations as for why I've got ketones?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Leo2 May 24, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,I'm hoping someone may be able to help explain what is going on with me recently. I have been experiencing moderate to lg ketones off an on only recently. It seems to be happening way more…Continue
TDD of insulin and Weight
Started this discussion. Last reply by Natalie ._c- Nov 23, 2011. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,I'm new here and am wondering if I could ask the ladies who pump a personal question. I have been struggling to lose weight for years but it's not happening . I'm a type 1 and was dx'd at 33,…Continue
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Jacob's mom replied to lisa's discussion 'Does Allegra or Sudafed cause big blood sugar spike?'"yes i know! i should get a new one. i suspect they have been using them for centuries in india without issue. yet here a case or two gets reported and it is all over the news! deinized water, i'll check it out! thanks! amy"
roodgirl replied to lisa's discussion 'Does Allegra or Sudafed cause big blood sugar spike?'"Can't speak specifically as to Allegra or Sudafed, as I take different meds daily for my allergies. But I do know that when the pollen levels are mega-high and the meds stop working on the symptoms my #s are out of control those weeks. Might…"
Timothy replied to lisa's discussion 'Does Allegra or Sudafed cause big blood sugar spike?'"watch out for that neti pot thing, Have you heard about the Amoeba infections people have gotten with them? Fatal ! Be sure to use deionized water if you continue to use it."
acidrock23 replied to lisa's discussion 'Does Allegra or Sudafed cause big blood sugar spike?'"I'm always careful w/ that plan and, maybe all the exercise or something, I haven't gotten sick in like 3 or 4 years. Last year I had one sick day when I had surgery and took the day after the marathon off."
Jacob's mom replied to lisa's discussion 'Does Allegra or Sudafed cause big blood sugar spike?'"there is something to be said for alcohol killing germs but my best defense is gargling with mouthwash!( alcohol), my neti pot, echinacia, probiotics and vitamin D. what ever works right!"
Timothy replied to lisa's discussion 'Does Allegra or Sudafed cause big blood sugar spike?'"Sudafed does nothing to my sugar.But it sure does bump up my BP. I don't take BP meds so I try to avoid Sudafed all together. Sometimes there is nothing else that works tho.
I would never let my sugar go down to 40 on purpose anyway. As far as…"
acidrock23 replied to lisa's discussion 'Does Allegra or Sudafed cause big blood sugar spike?'"I'm being serious! Sudafed pushes my BG up but I've taken it when I'm sick. The low+ booze thing has always worked too. I haven't discussed it w/ my doc though..."
Jacob's mom replied to lisa's discussion 'Does Allegra or Sudafed cause big blood sugar spike?'"seriously???? AR i never know how to take you. i agree with the other comments my son takes allegra or zyrtec with no issues i would probably skip the sudafed and if it is more than allergies/ upper respiratory infection coming on that would explain…"
acidrock23 replied to lisa's discussion 'Does Allegra or Sudafed cause big blood sugar spike?'"I think Sudafed causes a bit of a bump. I probably take more insulin anyway if I'm sick. I haven't gotten sick for a while. When I feel something coming on, I usually run my BG down to about 40 and have a couple of strong drinks and it…"
HPNpilot replied to lisa's discussion 'Does Allegra or Sudafed cause big blood sugar spike?'"The package insert for sudafed (pseudoephedrine) warns against its use by diabetics because of its impact on BG and blood pressure.
It affects the same receptors in the body as noradrenaline, which triggers the "flight or fight"…"
Josephine A Ni Dhomhnaill replied to lisa's discussion 'Does Allegra or Sudafed cause big blood sugar spike?'"I find that a cold in itself will send me off the rails. Usually try to avoid meds, just rest as much as possible. Have taken paracetamol which seems to help without raising bl glucose."
Wren replied to lisa's discussion 'Does Allegra or Sudafed cause big blood sugar spike?'"I take zyrtec and haven't noticed an effect on my BG. I have definitely had high sugars during a cold or bad allergies, though. Respiratory infections and allergies cause inflammation, which, I think, tends to raise BG, so I'm surprised…"
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Hi all,I am currently using both allegra and sudafed for allergies and/or cold, can't seem to figure out which one I have. My BS has been really high and VERY resistant to insulin while on these meds. Does anyone know if one or both of these cause huge spikes?See More
moof replied to lisa's discussion 'Any explanations as for why I've got ketones?'"Generally when you switch from a normal-carb diet to a low-carb diet, your body will generate a higher amount of keytones. As your body adapts and you become more efficient using protein, fat, and keytones for fuel, your urine ketone levels will…"
lisa replied to lisa's discussion 'Any explanations as for why I've got ketones?'"Thanks to all for the info. I guess maybe it's just normal for me to have ketones when eating lower carb than normal. I am someone who use to eat ALOT of carbs so maybe this is just my body getting used to the change. I do have small ketones…"
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