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Can Irbesartan Affect Blood Sugar Levels?
Question: How does Irbesartan affect blood sugar levels in a diabetic?
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
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This particular medication should not have a significant effect on average blood glucose. Generally it does help blood pressure and may help preserve kidney function. There is research to suggest that it also may help improve lipid metabolism.
In previously published data this medication has not been shown to significantly affect over a blood glucose levels.
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Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
This particular medication should not have a significant effect on average blood glucose. Generally it does help blood pressure and may help preserve kidney function. There is research to suggest that it also may help improve lipid metabolism.
In previously published data this medication has not been shown to significantly affect over a blood glucose levels.
thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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