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Prediabetes Propranolol.

Lisa haffy

Lisa haffy

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I’ve been taking propranolol since January. Can that contribute to high blood sugar or even have caused diabetes.
 
bulkbiker said:
Sorry...
Diabetes warning: Propranolol can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

But are you taking a statin?
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I’m not taking anything, haven’t been diagnosed yet, had fasting bloods a week ago and was told they were high 6.6 so had to repeat them, still waiting on results. I’m trying to find reasons why they were high, just clutching at straws really. Dont know how I’m gonna cope being diabetic.
 
Lisa haffy said:
I’m not taking anything, haven’t been diagnosed yet, had fasting bloods a week ago and was told they were high 6.6 so had to repeat them, still waiting on results. I’m trying to find reasons why they were high, just clutching at straws really. Dont know how I’m gonna cope being diabetic.
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Well if you're like quite a few of us you'll end up lighter, fitter and healthier as well as far better informed about how to take care of yourself... You might one day even be quite glad you were diagnosed. I know I am..
 
When I was first diagnosed I was clutching at straws for a reason too, was it my steroid inhaler? Was it 36 years of shift work etc etc, but it didn’t last long. I’m with @bulkbiker on this one, my diagnosis has actually been a blessing in disguise. I’m now 6 stone lighter, my blood sugars are normal, I’ve cut my BP meds in half and my arthritis and asthma are better controlled too. Every cloud ...
 
I think it is normal to go through a period of 'fault finding' after diagnosis, the truth is that the cause/s of Pre Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes are not fully known. We can point fingers but our energy is better directed at finding ways to improve our health and prognoses. I hope your results come back as normal but if they don't then there's a helluva lot you can do and as has been said upthread sometimes the diagnosis is a blessing in disguise.
 
Lisa haffy said:
I’m not taking anything, haven’t been diagnosed yet, had fasting bloods a week ago and was told they were high 6.6 so had to repeat them, still waiting on results. I’m trying to find reasons why they were high, just clutching at straws really. Dont know how I’m gonna cope being diabetic.
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6.6high. Blimey that’s low for me!! That’s what I usually wake up around. Thought that was good!! Oops.
Another curve ball!!
 
Cana said:
6.6high. Blimey that’s low for me!! That’s what I usually wake up around. Thought that was good!! Oops.
Another curve ball!!
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Don’t take no notice of me I could be barking up completely the wrong tree. I only know that one of bloods came back at 6.6 and I needed to do another fasting bloods. I’m that confused now I don’t even know if it were my blood sugars they were talking about.
 
Cana said:
6.6high. Blimey that’s low for me!! That’s what I usually wake up around. Thought that was good!! Oops.
Another curve ball!!
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It's all comparative, really and fasting readings can be so variable between individuals that high for one person can be low for others. And we all know that there are just so many things that can affect all readings at all given times that to compare our readings is a bit of a waste of time. All we can and should do is to be pleased with our progress and mindful of the things that affect bg at a personal level.
 
Hi Lisa. Great that your recent bloods came back normal.
In my opinion, most of the replies are missing the point.
The simple answer to your question is YES propranolol certainly can increase blood sugar.
I have been taking it for 7 years and high blood sugar was noted within a few months of starting.
I have lost weight and improved diet to try to hold in the lower pre-diabetic range but my A1c is creeping up so I am now weaning off propranolol (now down to less than 10mg per day and hoping to be able to stop completely shortly).
Propranolol is a great drug but my advice would be to keep a regular check on your blood sugar.
And don't ever come off propranolol abruptly - it can be dangerous and in my experience at least 2 or 3 months weaning is required.
All the best
 
I've been taking propranolol for migraine prevention for longer than I can remember, and I've never had any issues with raised glucose levels. I'm currently maintaining low pre-diabetic to just on normal levels. So for me, no glucose issues with it.

Statins plus a higher carb diet thanks to carbaholic husband are my most likely "culprits" for my originally higher glucose levels...

Robbity
 
After 7 years on propranolol my A1c had increased to 43 by August. I gradually weaned myself off over 3 months and retested at 39 (despite the fact I averaged half my original 80mg dose through the period). In my case I am convinced that Propranolol was my culprit.
 
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