Can diabetics use decogestants for nasal congestion?

shaine · Newbie Joined: 08 Mar 2007 Posts: 5

Hello, I would like to know something concerning my father’s health. He is 60 years old and unfortunately, ahs been a diabetic for two years now. Well, he did started living healthy since he was diagnosed and I guess that is a good thing. Still, I am concerned for his health, He also has rhinitis problems but his doctor never prescribed him with decongestant. Can diabetics use decongestants for nasal congestion?

sarah1022 · Newbie Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 2

Well, I think I have heard somewhere that decongestants might raise sugar level in the blood and you do know that is the last thing we want to do to a diabetic. So I assume he should be using some other meds, such as aspirin. It might not be as helpful, but it has its effects that will help your father for surely.

Can diabetics use decogestants for nasal congestion?

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