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How I Keep My Diabetes Under Control When I Have a Cold
How to Deal with Cold While Having Type 2 Diabetes?

In Type 2 diabetes, when a diabetic person catches a cold, the body sends out hormones to fight the infection making it hard for the body to use insulin properly, resulting in a rise of blood sugar levels. Especially, if the person is older, sometimes a high level of blood sugar can bring on serious conditions like Diabetic Coma.