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10/30/09 09:23 PM

"Can being taken off blood pressure medication cause blood sugar readings prior to eating raise 20 to 25 points?"
Asked By: sbonner12  
Category: Blood Glucose Monitoring

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Removed from Lisinopril 5mg once daily. Taking Metformin 500mg twice daily. Blood pressure has gone up very slightly but under control, but noticed sugars are up, 20 to 25 points even after exercise. My morning readings went from avg of 115 to 125 to now 140 to 160. Same with prior to supper, 80 to 90 to now 120 to 130.

Expert Answers (2)

11/04/09 08:13 PM

Hello sbonner12
Lisinopril is a medicine that lowers your blood pressure but also protects your kidneys. It is a recommended medication to help control blood pressure and support good kidney function. Ask your provider how your kidney function is since stopping the lisinopril. Why did you stop taking it? Did you have side effects or very low blood pressure?
Answered By: Rita Juray
Accreditations: RN, MLT-ASCP, CCM, CDE
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11/04/09 08:13 PM

Hello,

Thanks for bringing your question to dLife.

Lisinopril is a prescription medicine for treating high blood pressure. This angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-I) can be used alone or in combination with other blood pressure medicines.

Research reports that this medicine also slightly lowers blood glucose (sugar) levels.

Click here to read the summary of the study!

Talk with your doctor about your recent elevated blood glucose. He or she can review your diabetes treatment plan and recommend adjustments in your lifestyle (meal and exercise plan). diabetes medicine, or both.

Take care.

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE
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