Gurpreet Kaur Gurpreet Kaur Asked 7 months ago

Can diabetes cause a fever?

Having Type 2 diabetes, I've been feeling a bit unwell, and my temperature is slightly elevated. My family said it might be related to my sugar levels acting up. Can diabetes itself be a cause for developing a fever?

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Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Diabetes itself doesn't cause a fever, but it makes your body more prone to infections. If you have a fever, please get it checked by your doctor immediately to rule out any hidden infection.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

At my age, even looking at a sweet can make me feel warm! But seriously, diabetes doesn't cause fever directly. If you have a temperature, your body is probably fighting an infection, so go get some real medicine.

Kriti Joshi Kriti Joshi Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Hey there! Diabetes itself won't cause a fever, but it might mean your body is fighting off a small bug or infection. Drink lots of water, rest up, and definitely visit your doc if the fever doesn't go away.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

A fever is just the body's way of fighting off something. Keep your mind peaceful, drink warm water, and trust that you will heal soon. Make sure to consult your doctor to find out what is causing it.

Nisha Saxena Nisha Saxena Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I know how terrifying it is when you have diabetes and suddenly get a fever. Your mind immediately goes to the worst scenario. Take a deep breath, it is likely just a common bug, but do call your doctor to be safe.

Sunny Gill Sunny Gill Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Normally diabetes doesn't give you a fever, unless your body is extra angry about something else! It's probably just a regular cold or flu visiting you. Keep a thermometer handy and get it checked if it persists.

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Anupama Roy Anupama Roy Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

You can try having some warm tulsi and ginger tea to soothe your body. However, since you have diabetes, a fever usually indicates an infection that needs proper medical attention. Don't rely only on home remedies, see a doctor.

Rajiv Mehra Rajiv Mehra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I've had Type 2 for eight years. Whenever I get a fever, my blood sugars shoot up automatically. Check if you have a UTI or skin scratch that got infected, as those are very common in diabetics and cause fever.

Divya Murthy Divya Murthy Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I have PCOS and know that immune issues can be tricky. While high sugar alone doesn't cause fever, it can lower your immunity, making you catch viral colds or UTIs very easily. Do monitor your temperature closely.

Gopal Krishnan Gopal Krishnan Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Beta, in our times we knew that high sugar makes the body weak against infections, which leads to fever. You can take light barley water to keep hydrated, but go to a clinic to check for any infection.

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