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blood sugar levels influenced by Viagra or amyl nitrite?
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Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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blood sugar levels influenced by Viagra or amyl nitrite?
by londonman42, Mar 23, 2007 12:00AM
I have had my fasting blood sugar levels tested over several consecutive weeks as part of a medical study into diabetes and NAFLD. I have neither but was used as part of the control group. Each time my fasting blood sugar levels were below 5 mmol.
However during this same period I had my fasting blood sugar level take as part of a general health check and this time the results were 7.9 mmoL. The day before this test I had used Viagra and two days before the test taken some amyl nitrite. Would either of these explain why my blood sugar levels tested so high?
However during this same period I had my fasting blood sugar level take as part of a general health check and this time the results were 7.9 mmoL. The day before this test I had used Viagra and two days before the test taken some amyl nitrite. Would either of these explain why my blood sugar levels tested so high?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 24, 2007 12:00AM
, Mar 24, 2007 12:00AM
A sugar of 7.9 is indeed elevated. Normally, a repeat fasting sugar level should be considered to rule out diabetes. If it continues to be elevated, a hemoglobin A1c can be obtained to further evaluate for the condition.
I am not aware of Viagra or amyl nitrite leading to an increased sugar level reading.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
I am not aware of Viagra or amyl nitrite leading to an increased sugar level reading.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
