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[diabetic12yrs]

Hi. I am a type 1 diabetic for 12yrs. Recently i was put on a beta blocker which the doctor never mentioned to me, that it hides the symptoms of hypoglycemia. has any other type 1's had any issues with this? thanks

 

[catherinecherub]

I'll bump your post up for a reply from a Type 1. Are you taking them for anxiety or blood pressure?

 

[diabetic12yrs]

iv been taking them for anxiety

 

[robert72]

I take 1.25 mg bisoprolol which does take the edge off hypo symptoms but I still have good awareness. What dose are you on?

 

[diabetic12yrs]

I take 1.25 mg bisoprolol which does take the edge off hypo symptoms but I still have good awareness. What dose are you on?

am on 160mg for anxiety

 

[robert72]

am on 160mg for anxiety

That's quite a high dose it would be a good idea to discuss this with your doctor if it's masking your hypo symptoms

 

[jack412]

Not recommend for diabetics
http://www.anxieties.com/159/beta-blockers#.U-e_g-xdbTo

 

[catherinecherub]

Hi. I am a type 1 diabetic for 12yrs. Recently i was put on a beta blocker which the doctor never mentioned to me, that it hides the symptoms of hypoglycemia. has any other type 1's had any issues with this? thanks

Beta-blockers do not reduce anxiety itself, but can reduce some of the symptoms. For example, they can reduce shaking (tremor) and a fast heart rate. It is sometimes the lesser of two evils and your Dr may see the anxiety as a bigger problem for you.
If you are concerned about the possibility of masking hypo symptoms then please speak to your Dr. but do not stop taking them as they have to be tapered off .