SSRI and hyperglycemia

Jackco

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Hi, I've been on Escitalopram last year( before i was diagnosed with T1D), and I stopped for a few month. But the anxiety and so many symptoms have now came back, so my doctor prescribed me Escitalopram again. I'm starting of by 5 mg for three days then bump up to 10mg on the 4th day as my doctor told me. But I found my BG have risen higher than normal after taking it the first day. Does anyone using SSRI and have had the same issue?
 

Andydragon

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Type of diabetes
Type 2 (in remission!)
Treatment type
Diet only
Antidepressants, especially SSRIs, have been found to interfere with blood glucose metabolism.
Do you have a link to any discussions on this. Would like to know more. Thanks