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Why The Blood Sugar Level Lowered After Having Iron Tablets?
58 yr old female with heavy irregular periods. DM II managed with diet & exercise. BS has been hovering 138 - 159. Had blood tested in ED iron was 10.4 Resident recommended iron tablets. After 4 days of taking the iron morning BS has stayed down to 110 - 97 and has remained that level for the last 2 wks. I am baffled Is there a connection? I feel more energetic too.
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your query and understood your concerns.
Happy and feel good with your progress. Iron supplementation, and controlled blood sugars make you feel more energetic.
Iron tablets has no connection in reduction of blood sugars. The most probable reason could be slightly higher work or proper diet you have been taking. Any way continue good diet and exercise continuously.
Hope this guides you.
Wishing you good health.
Dr. Phanindra Dulipala.
Happy and feel good with your progress. Iron supplementation, and controlled blood sugars make you feel more energetic.
Iron tablets has no connection in reduction of blood sugars. The most probable reason could be slightly higher work or proper diet you have been taking. Any way continue good diet and exercise continuously.
Hope this guides you.
Wishing you good health.
Dr. Phanindra Dulipala.
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