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Diabetic, Diagnosed With Low Iron Levels, Started Taking Iron Supplements. Will This Affect Blood Glucose Levels?
Hi, I just found out that my iron levels are extremely low. So I ve started on iron suppliments as recommended by my GP. What I wanted to know is, will this effect my blood glucose levels, since more iron will improve my blood hemoglobin? I am male, 39 years young, with type 1 diabetes , history of heart disease / heart attack / stent . I weight a healthy 70 kgs. Thank you.
Tue, 23 Oct 2012
Hallo
Thanks for your query.You have a type 1 diabetes and your Hemoglobin level is low for which you are taking Iron Supplements.This Iron supplements will not affect your blood sugar level .So please continue taking it.
Thanks for your query.You have a type 1 diabetes and your Hemoglobin level is low for which you are taking Iron Supplements.This Iron supplements will not affect your blood sugar level .So please continue taking it.
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