Can Diabetics Take Sudafed? A Guide to Cold Medicine Safety
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5 min read
Oral decongestants like Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) and phenylephrine are known to increase blood glucose and blood pressure, making them a risky choice for people managing diabetes. When a cold strikes, the illness itself can already disrupt blood sugar, so it's critical for diabetics to understand how certain over-the-counter medications like Sudafed can further complicate their condition.
