Question 1

can i take zyrtec (cetirizine) for allergies while taking insulin for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That would be fine.

Question 2

i have slightly raised round bumps of various size scattered on my arm and abdomen that itch intermittently.  i am on zyrtec (cetirizine) and they are still there.

Accepted Answer

The best would be to: It is hard to give advice without a picture of those bumps, and a more detailed history. You would be perfect patient for a concierge  on line video visit. Dr Neskovic

Question 3

i have high blood pressure , diabetes  can i drink zyrtec (cetirizine) to help with a sinus infection? or should i use a vaporizer?

Accepted Answer

See below: So, zyrtec (cetirizine) is safe in hypertension and diabetes.  However, zyrtec (cetirizine) does not treat infection.  It treats allergies so if the sinusitis is allergic, that will help or if you have other allergy triggers, it can help.  Most sinus infections are allergic or viral and they get better on their own. Only a minority are bacterial and require antibiotics.

Question 4

i normally only get hives/dermatographia in hot water/temperatures. but, lately have been getting daily "attacks"+raised bumps for no reason. i take zyrtec+flonase daily. can anything else otc help w/ itching? should i see my derm or pcp for this?

Accepted Answer

Urticaria: You should.  Either PCP, dermatologist or allergist might help.  Another variable to look at is food allergy testing. Diet has 80 percent to do with your immune system. For many finding the dietary trigger, which can often be delayed can help alleviate your problem.

Question 5

am very curious to know does any infection in the body likely to raise sugar in diabetics!!

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any stress, both physical or emotional tends to raise sugar levels in diabetics

Question 6

i am type2 diabetic. if i use rhinocort once a day will that raise my blood sugars?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Rhinocort contains a steroid but topical use should not materially raise your blood sugar. Do let your doctor know if you start using it.
Wish you good health!

Question 7

does levofloxacin raise your sugar if your diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Infx, not med: The infection (being tereated by the levaquin) is most likey the culprit of rising sugar levels in a diabetic. Causes of high bg's other than dietary are often steroids, or the stress of an infection.  Doubtful it is the Levaquin (levofloxacin) itself.

Question 8

my partner is a diabetic and is taking amoxicillin. can it raise his blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

No: Hi. No, amoxicillin cannot raise blood sugar. Infection and stress certainly can raise blood sugar, however. So whatever your partner is taking the amoxicillin FOR could certainly cause a rise in blood sugar. If your partner is on a dose-adjustable medicine (essentially insulin), your pard should take more insulin until the infection is resolved. Good luck!

Question 9

can effervescent tablets with no sugar but artificial sweeteners raise sugar levels and eventually cause diabetes?

Accepted Answer

: No. The body doesn't see artificial sweetners as sugar in any way and they cannot raise blood sugar levels.

Question 10

what can i do if my husband is diabetic and drinks sugar free koolaid with aspartame could this raise his sugar levels?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Aspartame is an Amino Acid and cannot directly raise blood sugar.  But, it may increase cravings for other sweets or starchy foods, and if someone eats more carbohydrates than they planned to, that could lead to higher sugar levels.

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WILL CETIRIZINE RAISE SUGAR IN DIABETICS

A member asked:

Can i take zyrtec (cetirizine) for allergies while taking insulin for diabetes?

A member asked:

I have slightly raised round bumps of various size scattered on my arm and abdomen that itch intermittently. i am on zyrtec (cetirizine) and they are still there.

A member asked:

I have high blood pressure , diabetes can i drink zyrtec (cetirizine) to help with a sinus infection? or should i use a vaporizer?

A member asked:

I normally only get hives/dermatographia in hot water/temperatures. but, lately have been getting daily "attacks"+raised bumps for no reason. i take zyrtec+flonase daily. can anything else otc help w/ itching? should i see my derm or pcp for this?

A member asked:

Am very curious to know does any infection in the body likely to raise sugar in diabetics!!

A member asked:

I am type2 diabetic. if i use rhinocort once a day will that raise my blood sugars?

A member asked:

Does levofloxacin raise your sugar if your diabetic?

A member asked:

My partner is a diabetic and is taking amoxicillin. can it raise his blood sugar?

A member asked:

Can effervescent tablets with no sugar but artificial sweeteners raise sugar levels and eventually cause diabetes?

A member asked:

What can i do if my husband is diabetic and drinks sugar free koolaid with aspartame could this raise his sugar levels?

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