 [ Symptoms ] would a cold make a diabetic is sugar run higher  my daughter has type 1 diabetes that is managed with an insulin pump her a1c is usually within a good range her sugar has been running higher lately but she has a cold and some congestion would a coldcongestion make her sugar run higher  [ Disease ] the us probiotics org recommends choosing probiotic supplements with adequate research behind the specific microbe strain used in any given product just because research shows one strain is effective does not mean it applies to other strains as there are over 400 if you are looking for relief from a gastro intestinal health issue make sure the probiotic has been studied for that specific disease state you can call the company or check their website for the research they have conducted always make sure your doctor knows what supplements you are taking for more details on probiotics see this article <link>