30/07/2024
How a Throat Remedy Became a Sugar Shock! My Personal Cautionary Tale
On Sunday, July 28, 2024, I participated in an event that left me exhausted from speaking all day. The next day, I had another speaking engagement, which I powered through despite severe throat pain. On my way home, I tried a remedy I'd heard about - combining bitter cola and Tom Tom to soothe my throat. Although my throat felt slightly better the following day, I was unexpectedly fatigued. I assumed it was still due to the Sunday event, so I went to school and rested my voice. However, when I checked my blood sugar level out of curiosity, I was alarmed to find that it dropped below normal. It was then I realized that bitter cola can significantly lower blood sugar levels.
I want to share this experience as a cautionary tale: while bitter cola may provide temporary relief for a sore throat, it can have unintended consequences.
Please be mindful of its effects, especially if you're managing blood sugar levels.
Thank you for reading, and I hope this helps someone!
If you have any similar experiences or concerns, please share them in the comments below. Let's raise awareness and support each other's health journeys! I'm Dr. Riches, I care.
