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I am type 1 diabetic i have the flue what should i take?
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Depends: Respiratory influenza or stomach flu? In either illness one's blood sugar will be more elevated so monitor more often. Stay hydrated with good vegetable juices that are not high in sugar but have electrolytes or coconut water which is also low in sugar. Elderberry is an anti-influenza herb you could take. Ibuprophen is a good anti-inflammatory anti-fever drug if it doesn't bother your stomach.
Answered 4/18/2015
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