Post Op Over The Counter Meds for Diabetics

[TwinkleTwinkle]

Hi, Another question you may be able to answer for me - you havn't let me down yet, lol.
I suffer from really bad sinusitis & since becoming diabetic I cannot take over the counter meds ie; Sudafed (or so the Pharmacist says) but have never been given a reason why so have come to my own conclusion that it may be related to the base glucose content. Now, as I have been told that my diabetes stands a good chance of going after surgery, my question is, will I then be able to take Sudafed etc? I know it will probably be down to the individual's sugar tolerance level but just wondered if anyone has any experience of this or similar ... I await with baited breath xx

 

[kimgkg]

Denise, that is such a good question. I have been diagnosed diabetic since 2004, and there appear to be many over the counter medications that I am told I am unable to have. I normally contact my surgery and they will provide a prescription for something I can have usually within the hour.

As I have been told by my diabetic consultant that as soon as I have my surgery I shall have to reduce a lot of my diabetic medication ... I am hoping that may change. But I can't be sure.

I am advised that all I can have is paracetamol and olbas oil.

I know that the pseudoephidrine in sudafed can raise blood sugar in some people ... but its probably different for everyone!

I also look forward to hearing replies from those with the experience!!

xxx

 

[Big an Bouncy]

You will always be diabetic just not need meds!Have you tried Sinutab for the sinusitis?Most liquid meds have some form of sugar added.