Do Diuretics affect Blood Glucose Levels ?

[eddie1968]

Hi. I have been taking two Diuretics,Ramipril and Spironolacone for years. As they promote fluid loss do they affect BGs in any way. Just wanted to know if anyone has a definitive answer.

 

[noblehead]

Don't have a definitive answer @eddie1968 but the following article says it's a good choice for people with diabetes as it doesn't effect bg levels:

http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/ace-inhibitors-for-high-blood-pressure

I've been on Ramipril for the last 12 years and don't recall it effecting my bg levels when starting off on them.

 

[eddie1968]

Don't have a definitive answer @eddie1968 but the following article says it's a good choice for people with diabetes as it doesn't effect bg levels:

http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/ace-inhibitors-for-high-blood-pressure

I've been on Ramipril for the last 12 years and don't recall it effecting my bg levels when starting off on them.

Thanks the ACE inhibitor Ramipril 10mg was prescribed by my Diabetologist for Diabetic Nephropathy, my BP is normal.