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MsMed
by MsMed, Feb 14, 2008 07:18PM
I am a 57 year-old black female with Congestive Heart Failure. I have been taking Coreg for the past seven years. I also have high blood pressure and been prescribed Lisinopril and have been taking that for quite sometime. Another medication that I take is Amiodarone. I am tested at least twice a year to make sure that the Amiodarone level is not too high. Recently after having bloodwork for that reason, I was told that I am diabetic. I have a problem with that because my numbers are all over the place. No matter what I do, my numbers don't seem to go to the normal level. After recently talking with my cardiologist, I am now under the impression that taking these medications may have increased my insulin production. Could this be the reason that my blood glucose numbers are all over the place? I have never had an actual blood glucose test for diabetes, so could someone please get back to me. I don't want to worry myself, especially since I do have a heart condtion, but this is beginning to worry me more than usual. Thank you. MsMed.
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by WaveRider, Feb 15, 2008 06:02PM
To: MsMed
I looked up both meds and nothing listed for diabetes side effects. Have you discussed your meds with a pharmacist to see if they may cause increased insulin production? You should also consider a lifestyle change by cutting out carbs and simple sugars while at the same time watching your diet - the types of foods consumed - to control your diabetes.
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