douglas99
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wow did not know steroids could cause diabetes....
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Corticosteroid-(drugs)/Pages/Introduction.aspx
wow did not know steroids could cause diabetes....
No point ... tried that and was warned off for being non compliantTime to show him the leaflets!
No point ... tried that and was warned off for being non compliant
I have been taking 25mg Losartan and 2.5mg Bendroflumethiazide for a number of years for my border-line high blood pressure and well before I was diagnosed with T2.
In the book I am reading at present by Barry Groves it says that taking Bendroflumethiazide can give you diabetes so I read the insert with the tablets. It says - Tell you doctor if you notice any of the following side effects - Metabolism - decreased carbohydrate tolerance, worsening of existing diabetes.
I have made an appointment to see a doctor on 19th January and I want some answers. Did taking this medication give me diabetes? Why wasn't it flagged up? Will stopping this medication reduce on BG levels?
I am so bl**dy annoyed.
Appointment this morning, my BP is fine but I can only drop the Bendroflumethiazide but I must measure my blood pressure to make sure it doesn't rise. Then in the next few weeks I can try going without the Losartan. Told her that I have stopped taking one of my Metformin and again must make sure that my BG doesn't rise. Got praise for how well managing my BG.
Carol
antidepressants (paroxatine) puts my blood sugars up.I thought the same was supposed to be true of taking antidepressants, or at least this is mentioned in 'Blood sugar 101'.
Im glad its not just me that had that effect. Locum GP said it must be something I had eaten.antidepressants (paroxatine) puts my blood sugars up.
all the SSR1's I have tried have adversely affected both my blood pressure and blood sugars, and they didnt blinkin' work either!!!
I have atypical depression and anxiety.
No she didn't confirm it but she wouldn't, would she. The practice would be liable for any claims I could make. So from tomorrow I will not be taking it anymore. Will test both BP and BG to see if it makes a difference. Did think of asking for a meter and strips but I couldn't be bothered/