Medicines diabetics are not meant to take

Hi All

I am a type 1 diabetic

I just got some Contac which is a decongestant cold/flu remedy. But the leaflet says diabetics shouldn't use it. Any ideas why? There is no sugar.n it, which is the usual reason for non-use.

Ideas welcome

Thanks
David

Sugar does not always have to be present to have an effect on your sugar levels because of hormones, etc. May be something like that.

Hope you're feeling alright; get well soon if not.

I think they cause your sugars to rise as glucose is released into blood stream when using these...just our body's reaction to the medication (similar to an adrenaline rush)
Probably safe to take but check sugar levels before/after use and stop use if need be.
Am not a doctor but think this is right!

When it comes to "off-the-shelf" cold/flu remedies the only product I've found which says can be taken by diabetics is Disprin. Fortunately I'm not a big sufferer, but if any other similar products are suitable for diabetics, it may be nice to know. So, what do you take?

For cough mixtures I have always ended up using Robitussin, simply because it advertises as sugar free. Not sure it is has actual effect or not ( it alleges to help loosen stubborn phlegm on chesty coughs to make the cough more productive). I take it because of the comfort of taking at least something that might have an effect on my cold.

My GP told me not to bother with 'off the shelf' cough remedies - she said they are not effective and a waste of money.

My GP has said the same, I often just use them as a sugar pill, for the psychological effect.

I had previously been advised that things like Day or Night Nurse medicines do contain sugar and the warning is generally more aimed at type 2 Diabetics.

Would help if labels on all over-the-counter cold/cough cures gave CHO per 10 ml.
Regards
Garry

It would also be helpful if the information leaflet explained why the medication should not be taken by diabetics in the first place. Is the manufacturer thinking of type 1 or type 2 diabetes?