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Type 2 Grapefruit

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Loukay1

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
I'm not sure if this in diabetes (type 2) related as I have high blood pressure also.
I take metformin and I've been eating a lot of grapefruit as part of a healthy eating plan but last night I fainted twice and someone said it could be related to gpefruit? Has anyone else heard of this?
Thanks in advance L.
 
Grapefruit can affect the efficiency of some blood pressure medications. Which bp meds are you prescribed?
 
For better blood glucose management fruit intake should be lowered, in my opinion. Many of those with Type 2 Diabetes or Pre Diabetes find that whole fruit, fruit juices and smoothies cause bg spikes and can negatively affect weight loss. It is the fructose in fruit which can exacerbate fatty liver.

I, personally, eat berries with double cream occasionally as a treat and avoid all other fruit.
 
Loukay1 said:
Lisinopril
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I couldn't find a direct link between this particular drug and grapefruit but as an ACE Inhibitor(?) it is recommended to avoid fruits such as grapefruit, limes and Seville oranges.
 
Thanks, there's just so much conflicting information
 
Guzzler said:
I couldn't find a direct link between this particular drug and grapefruit but as an ACE Inhibitor(?) it is recommended to avoid fruits such as grapefruit, limes and Seville oranges.
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Really? Thank you for your help
 
I take Ramipril same family as Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor. I personally have never liked grapefruit but wouldn’t eat it now due to its Fructose content however something rings a bell that you shouldn’t eat grapefruit whilst on them.
 
Rachox said:
I take Ramipril same family as Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor. I personally have never liked grapefruit but wouldn’t eat it now due to its Fructose content however something rings a bell that you shouldn’t eat grapefruit whilst on them.
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Thanks, I've never been told that, will give them a miss & hopefully it will help
 
I take it too and can confirm you should avoid grapefruit (the fruit or juice) whilst using Lisinopril - multiple times at diabetes clinic visits it's been mentioned, particularly when first prescribed. I've never asked why, just obeyed and I've not fainted (I've no idea if fainting is a symptom of combining the 2)
 
Very bazaar, the wife returned from shopping today with a grapefruit! Ironic, grapefruit is never mentioned in our house, yet 3 days after this post she buys one.......spooky
 
slip said:
Very bazaar, the wife returned from shopping today with a grapefruit! Ironic, grapefruit is never mentioned in our house, yet 3 days after this post she buys one.......spooky
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Was it on offer?!
 
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