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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
Statins and higher blood sugar
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Statins and higher blood sugar
by gypsyjane, Nov 09, 2008 12:59PM
I recently was prescripbed pravastatin and I notice a higher number when I test after a night of fasting in my Blood Glucose. Is there a posibility that could cause the rise.
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Nov 10, 2008 08:38PM
, Nov 10, 2008 08:38PM
Hello,
Pravastatin is not known overall to cause a rise in glucose levels, but people are individual sso it is possible this may be an effect unique to you. Kee a close eye on it and speak to your doctor if it continues or worsens.
take care.
Pravastatin is not known overall to cause a rise in glucose levels, but people are individual sso it is possible this may be an effect unique to you. Kee a close eye on it and speak to your doctor if it continues or worsens.
take care.
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