Can people with high blood sugar take Citrus Red Granules?
Disease description:
My blood sugar is a bit high, and I've been feeling unwell recently. There are some Orange Red Granules at home. I would like to know whether it's safe for someone with high blood sugar to take Orange Red Granules?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Ke Hong Ke Li is not recommended for patients with high blood sugar. The primary reason is that Ke Hong Ke Li contains certain amounts of sugar, which may cause an increase in blood glucose levels after consumption, thus being detrimental to blood sugar control in patients with hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia is mainly caused by insufficient insulin secretion or reduced pancreatic function; therefore, patients need to strictly control sugar intake in their daily diet. As a traditional Chinese medicine preparation, although Ke Hong Ke Li has functions of clearing the lungs, relieving cough, and resolving phlegm, its excipients may include sugars such as sucrose and dextrin, which are unfavorable for patients with high blood sugar. Therefore, patients with high blood sugar should carefully read the medication instructions, understand the ingredients, and use the medication appropriately under the guidance of a physician when selecting drugs.
