Can I Have Energy Drinks While Running Inspite Of Having High BP And Diabetes?

Posted on Thu, 5 Jun 2014

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Thu, 5 Jun 2014 Answered on

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Question : I am diabetic and hypertensive. I do go for running 5Km to 10km distances over 1.5hrs. Can I have electral or enerzal during the runs. I feel very thirsty and low energy, if I do not have these.

Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you certainly can

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX, Thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic.

These energy drinks do have some amount of sugar in them and could affect your diabetes, but since you are using them only when you exercise, you should be fine.

Hope this helps

Vinay

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar