Hello

[stewood74]

Just been diagnosed Type2. Just trying to get my head round it all. Wanted to say hello.
In fact my main question is what can I take if I get a cold. Can find anything anywhere. I am on Metformin

 

[rebrascora]

I just take supermarket equivalent "Lemsips" but to be honest, straight paracetamol will likely work just as well, I just like the comfort of a hot lemon drink when I have a cold.

 

[Anna DUK]

Just been diagnosed Type2. Just trying to get my head round it all. Wanted to say hello.
In fact my main question is what can I take if I get a cold. Can find anything anywhere. I am on Metformin

Welcome to the forum. You might find this webpage helpful: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-t...ther-medical-conditions/coughs-colds-diabetes

How are you getting on with the Metformin?

 

[Martin.A]

I just take supermarket equivalent "Lemsips" but to be honest, straight paracetamol will likely work just as well, I just like the comfort of a hot lemon drink when I have a cold.

I take Lemsip but the Patient Information Leaflet says that if you have diabetes you should talk to a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. This is under Warnings & Precautions. Anyone know why?

 

[rebrascora]

I take Lemsip but the Patient Information Leaflet says that if you have diabetes you should talk to a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. This is under Warnings & Precautions. Anyone know why?

Just checking the one I have too and yes, it also says to check with GP or pharmacist if you have Diabetes Mellitus as one of the Warnings and Precautions..
From the other ailment warnings it looks like it has the potential to impact liver and kidney function and Raynaud's which results in poor circulation to the fingers and toes and these things can also be impacted by diabetes, so my guess would be that it may be covering that possibility without the patient being aware of those specific diagnoses or complications.

 

[stephenS50]

Hello there @stewood74 and welcome to the forum.

 

[Anna DUK]

I take Lemsip but the Patient Information Leaflet says that if you have diabetes you should talk to a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. This is under Warnings & Precautions. Anyone know why?

Post in thread 'Type 2 Diabetes and cold/flu'

Dec 10, 2019

I go mainly for paracetomol, if I am really ill I go for the lemsip, short term it shouldn't matter too much I think paracetamol is 0 carbs, you can always check the carb content on any item by reading the back of label or check on line.

Lemsip:

Each sachet contains approximately 2.3 g of carbohydrate. Due to its aspartame content this product should not be given to patients with phenylketonuria. This medicinal product contains 118.39mg sodium per sachet, equivalent to 5.92% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake of 2g sodium for an adult.
Active Ingredients: Mg/Sachet...

• Jodee

Might be helpful @Martin.A

 

[Lucyr]

Just been diagnosed Type2. Just trying to get my head round it all. Wanted to say hello.
In fact my main question is what can I take if I get a cold. Can find anything anywhere. I am on Metformin

Just take whatever you’d normally take for a cold