I have taken crestor 40mg for several years. Two years ago I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. About ten days ago I ran out of crestor. I didn't have any refills left until I see my primary care dr. I took crestor at bedtime and since I have been out of it my blood sugar reading in the morning have been great -much lower than normal. Could this be the result of not taking Crestor?
Can Crestor affect my blood-glucose readings?
Question posted by Anonymous on 9 Aug 2010
Last updated on 4 April 2012 by auntistatin
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auntistatin
4 April 2012
it has been reported that statins raise your blood sugar levels and your gp could mistakenly think you have type 2 diabetes... so if you stop the statins your blood sugar levels could go back to normal
Marvell
9 Aug 2010
Yes, Crestor can cause high blood sugar. Endocrine side effects including diabetes mellitus have been reported with Crestor.
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