Re: infection and Blood Sugars../Vicki

[Guest guest]

my blood sugars always seem to go up when I am fighting off an infection

nmann wrote:

Just wondering..

Does a higher Blood Sugar in some way help your body fight off an

infection??

[Guest guest]

No, it's just the opposite, actually, but I don't know with regards to a

general infection. However, if you have longterm high BGs this can

definitely inhibit wound healing (like tooth abscess or foot or other

wounds).

Continued high BGs are damaging to your body in the long run. A few

days of high BGs that come with fever won't do permanent damage - but do

get them under control as soon as you can. And while you're sick be sure

to drink plenty of water.

If you have Dr. Bernstein's book, I'm sure there's a chapter on what to

do when you're sick. . (I can't check, I loaned my copy out). If you

don't have it, you should

Vicki

infection and Blood Sugars../Vicki

> Vicki: Thanx..

> Just wondering..

>

> Does a higher Blood Sugar in some way help your body fight off an

> infection??

>

>

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>

> , it's not the Tylenol that's raising your BGs, it's the

infection

> itself. That happens.

> Vicki

[Guest guest]

hi

any infection can cause raised bg.during period of infection it is important to

take all diabetic medicines as normal and ensure you drink plenty preferably

water.as it is only likely to be of short duration no permanent harm should be

done.

[Guest guest]

Jodi wrote:

<< anytime i take tylenol, alleve, or advil, my bg drops by 20

points! >>

Pain can increase blood glucose levels, and it certainly can raise

blood pressure as well.

Susie

[Guest guest]

i have a sinus infection at the moment and also the beginning of a UTI.

Jodi... those seem to go hand in hand for me :-(

Sandy