7 Drugs that Raise Your Blood Sugar (2024)

Any prescription drug has potential side effects, some worse than others. When a prescription drug can raise your blood sugar, and indeed your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes, you should know about it. This video reveals 7 drugs that raise your blood sugar
Here are 7 prescription drugs that will raise your blood sugar. There are others, but these are very common medications.
If you find yourself taking one of the listed medicines, please don't stop taking it, go see your doctor and discuss switching to another option. Chronically elevated blood sugar is one of the leading causes of chronic disease, best to make sure your medication is not the cause.
Great, inexpensive glucometer: amzn.to/2DX3sYj
Great little drug book: amzn.to/2EhpsLb
------ Join me and let's optimize your health! ------
🔴SUBSCRIBE🔴 and click that little Bell so you'll know when I have another bright idea!
Get Dr Berry's Best-Selling Book: LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME
📕--▶ amzn.to/2DqjoAP
CONTRIBUTE a buck or 2 on Patreon and help me help more new people: bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity
----Join me on social media by clicking the links below----
FACEBOOK: / kendberry.md
INSTAGRAM: / kendberry.md
TWITTER: / kendberrymd
Subscribe now so you don't miss a video here / subscription_c. .
I use TubeBuddy to make my videos better,
maybe you should to: goo.gl/UAmeqA
Ken D Berry, MD, is a Family Physician and has been practicing Family Medicine in rural Tennessee for 20 years, having seen over 25,000 patients in his career so far.
Consult your doctor. Don't use this video as medical advice.
For Collaborations please email me : [e-mail]
Any information on diseases and treatments available at this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for advice provided by a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions you may have regarding your medical condition.
Although all measures are taken to ensure that the contents of the KZbin channel is accurate and up-to-date, all information contained on it is provided ‘as is’.
We make no warranties or representations of any kind concerning the accuracy or suitability of the information contained on this channel.
Dr. Ken D. Berry may at any time and at its sole discretion change or replace the information available on this channel.
To the extent permitted by mandatory law, Dr. Ken D. Berry shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any content available on this channel, including viruses, regardless of the accuracy or completeness of any such content.
#KetoMD #KetogenicDiet #CarnivoreDiet
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@KenDBerryMD]

Get started on your Journey back to good Health here ▶▶▶ bit.ly/KETO101

[@kennethgbketokcity8325]

This video was definitely helpful! I have been wondering if any of my blood pressure meds were raising my blood sugar. Are there any blood sugar meds that are stopping me from losing weight?

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

I don’t understand why you don’t have a list in the drop down menu so we don’t have to keep pausing the video in order to write down the names of the meds/Rx’s you are discussing. No offence but you tend to speak rather fast lol Thank you

[@veekay2254]

Is the blood sugar spike temporary for at least a few of them?

[@michaelm5405]

My doctor has me influenced by FIVE medications that EACH cause diabetes and keeps trying to pile on more of them while telling me "see? Keto doesnt work!! It's killing you!!" Every time I turn around, another one gets added to my regimen.

[@elitezafficobra2288]

I was hoping you can answer this question. Does Seroquel cause diabetes itself? Or is the weight gain by using Seroquel that causes diabetes?

[@Messier45_Pleiades]

I spent 11 years on metoprolol. I suffered regular dizzy spells, on several occasions I lost consciousness. I asked one doctor after the next what was causing the fainting spells and dizziness. I had no idea until recently that the drug was causing my blood sugars to rise then suddenly drop causing the dizziness. I recently weaned off the metoprolol. The weaning process was a nightmare. I was having 5 or 6 dizzy spells a day. Now I have been off the drug for a month. and I am so much better. I have had only one dizzy spell and that happened after I had eaten a carb heavy meal. If I avoid too many carbs I am just fine. 11 years and not one doctor could tell me why I was having dizzy spells.

[@KoiPondPeppy]

Here's a good one. I was on HRT and asked my gynocologist couldn't I take a bio-identical hormone instead? He said that's what I was already taking. Being my skeptical self, I read the package insert and it said right there in black and white that it could CAUSE DIABETES. So I quit taking it. This is the kind of thing we patients are dealing with out here Dr. Berry. I think you must be in the 1% of 1% of the top 1%.

[@karimaogden3875]

KoiPondPeppy , I totally agree with you! Some doctors don't like to be questioned/challenged and will " discharge" you from the practice if you make too many waves and label you as a "difficult" patient! They will send you the dreaded letter of "Termination of the doctor/patient relationship" where they tell you you have 30 days to find a new doctor.

[@jeanetteraichel8299]

Please check out Menopause Taylor you tube channel and watch from video #1. You'll realize the risk is low and estrogen is a needed hormone for women's health

[@kellyreyburn5310]

FYI- Soy products are very high in Estrogens as well.

[@becky_927]

@@jeanetteraichel8299 This is especially true for young women that have ovarian failure.

[@Eliese.]

I understand there is NEW HRT. Not the horse urine based. Time to check it out again especially if limited risk of breast cancer 🎀

[@rexdeckard3455]

i started metropolol about 8 years ago, along with a statin. After that, I gained considerable weight, and no matter what I did- dieting, fasting, working out- nothing seemed to make any difference. I also had trouble getting into ketosis. I cut back on it, then stopped it at the first of the year. I am in full ketosis, and have lost a considerable amount of weight already. I always felt that there was something wrong, but I couldn't figure out what it was. Today I ran across this video and it confirmed what I had already began to suspect.

[@carold.8782]

My husband is a type 1 diabetic whose doctor keeps wanting to put him on statins! He's resisted it and now I'm really glad. We really need to find a new doctor.

[@RealEstateInsider247]

1. Steroids 2. some beta blockers 3. Zyprexa (antipsychotic) 4. statins 5. Phenobarbital (anti-seizure med) 6. hctz or hct (Hydrochlorothiazide) 7. various decongestants 8. conjugated estrogens in pill form (need glucometer)

[@truthspeller3279]

Do you know if labetalol raise blood sugar..?

[@jademichaels5553]

Yes! In my experience no doctor appreciated me even mentioning the Internet!!! They've all reacted terribly. This is why YOU'RE my doc, Doc!!

[@yazminaguilar2734]

Jade doctors when I brought it up they laughed at me. I stopped going to them reported them to the insurance company and the insurance stopped referring them and dropped them.

[@ladysmith3988]

So thankful for all your videos and your book. I was pre-diabetic and reversed that with keto. Just bought a glucose test kit to monitor what's triggering any insulin response and searching your videos here to learn more. Turns out I take one of seven you listed here for hbp. But after roughly 8 months on keto, my bp might be low enough to let that med go. All ground work before my next physical coming up soon. Thank you for all you do. God bless.

[@MsSilver41]

3:47 Statins eg Lipitor 5:46 HZT or HZT thiazide diuretic 7:23 decongestants - Sudafed

[@allenbishop9154]

Next week's doctor appointment should be interesting since I am taking 3 of those meds and was diagnosed Type 2 last year. Thanks for the info

[@jazzi04]

I had to clicked on your page to checkout about meds that raise your blood sugar and I'm happy I did. I have type 2 diabetes, when you mention about Atenolol raises your blood sugar I was surprised to hear that, my blood sugar is always elevated and I try eating right but now I know why & thank you so much I'm definitely going to discuss this with my doctor about changing this medication.

[@edenpagani1243]

Holy smokes! My sugar is 228 after not eating for 10 hours. Then I looked at the meds Some statin-Rous?? Levo?? -thyroid med Diuretic Than he said I needed Metforman I have gained 80 pounds Over the last 2 years This is ridiculous Now I’m “pre diabetic “” I’m watching your channel to get control Thank you so much

[@danreddin5158]

I wish there were more MD's that would tell us what we are taking instead this what is needed, thankyou Doctor

[@__MissRobinson__]

Thank you for this very informative video. I had to take HCT years ago, I'm so glad I no longer have high blood pressure.

[@poeticpoems1234]

Thanks for this one Doc, so important to know in order to have 'Whole health' awareness!👍

[@corinnem.239]

Thank you. I have learned a lot.

[@GinaKBrown]

My husband takes Atorvastatin 20 mg. He has had 2 heart attacks and triple bypass surgery and has 3 stints over the past 10 years. He’s been fine for 3.5-4 years and plays golf regularly. I would love for him to get off as many drugs as possible. He has a big sweet tooth but has never been overweight - he’s on the skinny side and never over eats. Love your videos.

[@ekcodes]

Can you do a video on inflammation and what foods help with that?.. I see lots of stuff on the internet that beef and other meats are inflammatory.. is this true? Thanks for the great videos Dr. Berry.. I’m a new subscriber

[@ChristCenteredKeto-JulieLenart]

Good video Doc, thanks for the information!

[@Astrobat431]

Thank you so much for this video! I was wondering why I couldn't see the results I should have, now I may have an answer (I take 2 of the meds on this list). Without knowing this, I might have given up entirely...so glad you posted this

[@melanierock531]

Thank you Dr Berry

[@shetravelssolo6738]

Thank you for sharing Dr. Berry ❤️👍🏻 My doctor wants to prescribe statins because my cholesterol is over 300

[@vidapetz1360]

Thanks, Doc for sharing!

[@jaiminelson7004]

Ok you have been such great info that it is all making sense to me a putting the puzzle together for my body. Thank you so so much and I subscribe and push the notification bell and for the thumbs up thank you great job and what you’re doing

[@jessicah3450]

I recently had an endoscopy, so I had to fast for 12 hours. I take metformin for insulin resistance and PCOS, and my fasting glucose is usually in the 70's. That morning it was 97. I had been on keto for a month, and it really helped me not be so grumpy from fasting, but I have no idea why my blood sugar was on the higher end like that. Now I'm on prednisone for 3 months and I'm actually losing weight. My body makes no sense anymore 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@ellengrace1015]

Thanks soooo much! ❤

[@Tallman-si3xm]

Big and respect

[@cudastix]

I started this diet over a year ago to see if it could help with seizure control for adults. I had already learned decades ago in college how this diet was successfully use with children in the 1920's as a therapy to control seizures. I have been taking either primidone or mysoline for decades (both have phenobarbital in them) and I was never told it would raise my insulin levels. I can see how powerful this diet is in controlling seizures. I can really tell if I've eaten enough fat or not by how clear headed I am in the morning, and my seizure control is fantastic. I haven't felt this good since I was a teenager, before I was diagnosed with epilepsy. My theory at the moment is that ketones are effecting sodium channels on the axon hillock where most studies believe action potentials start. It took 5 or 6 months for me to actually start seeing the good results of this diet, but I'm glad I took the time and stuck with it or would have never found my answer. I still am taking primidone, but in about a month I will be completely off it because this diet really is powerful and I would rather do what Hippocrates said "let food by thy medicine and medicine by they food".

[@maraft]

Hello Dr. Berry: I recently found your youtube videos and I am enjoying the information; thank you. I am diabetic and I have been taking the beta blocker Inderal for the last 30 years as i also have essential tremors. Should I be worried that the Inderal is causing a rise in my blood sugar? Thanks.

[@myhealthspace]

I was on 60mg of prednisone a day for 3 years and ended up a T2. My a1c was 10.8. Following a carnivore diet based on your recommendation for 14 months and my a1c is now 5.6 on no meds.

[@shekelberggoldstein1387]

That's a lot of prednisone.. You must have been in a lot of pain..

[@sarah-gg4291]

Hey doc..I love your videos keep them coming..

[@LydiaBanton]

Wow! So glad I'm back on keto my blood sugars still under 100 but I'm still on metoprolol until Feb when we can discuss decrease after my heart ablation in June... I will n ow make SURE to test my numbers regularly if my blood sugar gets higher I will call to see about med change.

[@jonbedford5832]

Thanks for the info. I take Phenylephrine somewhat regularly. I'll nix that. I understand ginger, radish and lemon juice is effective. Your thoughts?

[@Sobaby01]

Morning Dr. Ken, How about an estrogen blocker? I’m on tamoxifen. Do I have anything to keep an eye out for?? My husband and I are going to be doing a SERIOUS Keto diet. We love your videos!!! Thank you SO much for doing them!!!!! Becky

[@victoriaw6918]

Love your videos, very informative! What about Mireya coil, can it affect blood sugar? Also I’ve been talking Fexofenadine to help with my chronic urticaria for 2 years around the same time I had the coil inserted! I have had it taken out 2 weeks ago, and asked to replace Fexofenadine, they gave me Desloratadine. It this better?

[@SharonH56]

Thanks Dr. Berry! This was helpful to me. I never payed attention to why I was being put on certain prescriptions. They took me off of Atenonol but I am on Atorvastatin and Hydrochlorothiazide. I was put on the statin to protect my heart and I suggested they take me off of it. Talking to my Cardiologist, she wasn’t happy I was on Keto but commented at least I am on the statin.

[@ravensmood]

Shared!

[@michaelmishue8453]

Hey Dr Berry. I am a 38 year old male with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, acid reflux, sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, obesity and probably a couple more things I'm forgetting. I'm a veteran of the US Army and get my care through VA. I am a big/broad built fella at 5'6", 270ish. Of course, I've been prescribed almost every medication you've mentioned and both long/meal time insulin (50 units twice a day each). I've recently (10/12 days) adopted a lifestyle that I am trying to structure to be a combination of Paleo and Keto. I've stopped all my meds except Metformin and started most of your suggested vitamins + MCT oil. Seen some good results so far and lost around 10lbs (261.2lbs now). Keeping checks on blood sugar and am usually around 200 first thing in the morning but after I eat breakfast, I'm around 160 to high 120's the rest of the day. Similar to what I was seeing even on all the meds but was only checking in the morning before. I messaged my Dr to get an earlier appointment but was told regulations won't let her schedule me earlier than 6 months. I was trying to get a 3 month visit to check labs. Not sure I really want her to continue my care but my choices are slim. I know you have to be careful so without stepping out of your comfort zone, I'd appreciate any help/advice you can give. Thanks.

[@MaryLovesLex]

Michael Mishue If money isn’t an issue and I realize how hard that is. Maybe find a functional doctor to order these tests for you.

[@cooldriver7236]

Wow. Yes they take us out. This isn't healthcare. It's designed to destroy us. It's no other possible way. They want us as uninformed and passive as possible. I got out due to neglected injuries back in 2008. Since I've been getting worst.

[@briangrady5381]

Beef butter bacon eggs. I had everything you have. Had a heart attack, survived, one year in all their meds, except statins, dropped that after first month. Fast forward 1.5 years, I take no medication, BP is 120/75 all blood work normal. A1c normal. Feel like Superman. God Speed Sir

[@lisaadams780]

Thanks for giving this information free without making us watch some long crazy animated commercial with a payment at the end to get information that should be public and free.

[@marytucker8076]

Dr Berry I have Lupus so I have been on prednisone for 11 yrs cause my paqunel won't work with out t it.. and can't lose weight. It since I started the keto and the intermittent fasting in 10 days I have lost 14 lbs... I'm so excited...thank you!

[@asherasator]

Prednisone made everyone I knew taking it retain water & make em bloat. Caused edema & pneumonia like symptoms in a family member. Top pulmonary physician at the Cleveland Clinic called it a "mystery pulmonary disease". When the steroid was removed along with other disease causing drugs the mystery disease disappeared. A large part of medical practice is a scam that causes diseases & iatrocide.

[@free2danz1960]

Thank you Dr. Berry for this info. I have been taking Metoprolol Succinate for the past 7 or 8 years and have been diagnosed prediabetic. I take it for vasovagal syncope but im not so sure I really have that. It does however make me really tired along with lexapro for my anxiety. I started doing keto but I am having a hard time because im still feeling so tired and still not losing weight. My doc also wanted me to try welbutrin along with the lexapro to see if it would help me not feel so tired. Can you tell me your thoughts on this?

[@haldalorian]

It was HCTZ that likely put me in the hospital with acute pancreatitis. I don't drink; I had no gallstones; my triglycerides were normal. So the medication was probably the reason, although the hospital staff just couldnt' say. Doctor I'm hopefully replacing soon actually wanted me to go back on it recently, and I'm pre-diabetic!

[@TES-bt8sv]

I'm on gabapentin and methocarbamo post op. shoulder surgery and my blood sugars are running about 30 points highr than normal. I'll be bringing it up with Dr. next week. If need be, I'll sacrifice my BG for a few weeks.

[@KenDBerryMD]

Some medications can do more harm than good. These 7 (8) medications might just be on that list...

[@tjnld3314]

KenDBerryMD that just opened my eyes. Raising the bloodsugar due to inhalers .. does that take me out of fasting or ketosis?

[@joeworden825]

I'm on Metoprolol-50mg(2x)/per day. I'm going to ask my doc about switching over to Coreg. Not going to hold my breath on this one, but I can dream.

[@Harrrgh]

Great information. Thanks again, Dr. Berry!

[@libbidenney4719]

Corticosteroids-would this include my Symbicort inhaler? I use it daily to control my asthma.

[@aidenwolfe4398]

What about the diuretic Furosemide?

[@kimbreedavis]

I've been taking Olmesartan-HCTZ for a few weeks. I've taken HCTZ by itself for a while. I wondered if it was affecting my blood sugar, which has been over 100 (fasting) which I haven't experienced before. I've been so concerned about this, thanks for the info. I see doc soon and will ask if i can take something else.

[@auburn1292]

My doctor prescribed me steroid pack and never told me the chance of blood sugar issues. On day 6 of a 7 day pack I woke up vomiting for at least 6 hours and husband knew it wasn't a bug. Got to the ER and I had DKA, never had it in 30 years I've been T1. I was so high the hospital monitor would give a number. I was in the hospital for a week, 2 days in the ICU! I had to keep my husband for paying this doctor a "visit"!

[@belindacarlile3371]

Hi Dr Berry. Is it correct to assume that estrogen in the form of a patch (estrodot) does not raise your blood sugar??

[@edwardthomas5187]

Melatonin - RAISED MY BLOOD SUGAR LIKE CRAZY!

[@jdtown6585]

Seriously ? I've never heard that before.

[@forester057]

Started keto due to being very close to pre diabetic(A1C). I check my blood glucose before bed and it’s always below 100. Then I have been taking my statin 1/4 of a pravastatin pill right before sleep. I wake up and check glucose before anything and I’m 105-110. I have been so confused and finally make the connection - has to be the stupid statin. I skipped it last night - glucose in the 90s. I’m going to test it by taking in the morning and not taking it over time and see if that’s it. I react strongly to any meds - lowest dose is always enough (for anyone saying that low of a dose couldn’t be doing that). Thanks for confirming my suspicions Doc. Already dropped my blood pressure pill after 4 weeks of keto. Looks like the statin is next on the chopping block! Pharma is causing more illness than healing. Starting to think that people are right about pharma wanting to kill us instead of help us.

[@jeanetteraichel8299]

I was given a statin at the same time as Metfirmin for Type 2. I did my homework and month later stopped taking a statin. My cholesterol was not high. Less than a year later my cholesterol took a dive down and went down significantly on it's own. I had a radical hysterectomy and stage 1 uterine cancer was caught. I'm on estrogen, but bioidentical estrogen gel. In August my cholesterol was at it's lowest...no statin needed....

[@questfortruth665]

Another question you can ask your doctor is: how much of a kickback do you get from the pharmaceutical companies for every prescription you write from these drugs? I did, and I got the look like he wanted to kill me! It got him to the root! I'd rather die from NOT having his drugs than FROM the drugs they prescribe. I have a new doctor now.

[@rejeanorscott1555]

Do you have an alterntive to HCZ? i am taking it for Menieres disease.

[@lauriecione3114]

Dr Berry, how much can Metoprolol raise your blood sugar?

[@carolking6355]

I have been taking Atenolol for over 40 years.i had very irregular heart beat. Atenolol changed my life and also had the side effect of stopping my constant migraines. My heart is still not great now I am old but I have never had a raised blood sugar level. I don’t have a sweet tooth so that probably helps. Would you advise I change?

[@shanagries6457]

Grrrrr!! Great im on rosvastatin;( for years now. I had no idea it raises blood sugar. Thanks dr berry for bringing this to my intention. So the very med that is supposed to lower my trigylcerides could be causing it?!

[@perfectday777]

Slightly off-topic here: Will you please talk about hypertension? I cannot take bp meds because of serious side effects. I was diagnosed when I was 14 yrs old. Systolic will go as as 200-300. Diastolic will range 100-160. I totally understand the risk because of my former profession and what I've been through already. I suspect a possibility of renal involvement or a remote possibility of adrenal. No doctor has been even remotely interested in doing any investigation and just want to throw pills at me that leave me almost completely non-functioning. I've given up on allopathic medicine because it was killing me and the dismissive, condescending, and sometimes obnoxious, treatment that I've received, I'd rather die than go back to them. I've been spending the last couple of years, especially the last year, intensely searching for better alternatives to manage it. I finally have made a little bit of progress by nutritional means, with keto and supplements, to where the bp will drop to 150/100 range, which is very exciting to me. Still pops up sometimes. No, it's not stress related. Yes, I'm overweight but losing with keto; however, even when I've been at my ideal weight, my BP still gets high. I do have a lot of other co-morbities. I've made good progress with some of it but need to do more. Life is more than having normal vital signs. On bp meds , can have normal vital signs but no quality of life. I'd rather be at risk and feel well enough to function and be productive in life than spend decades rotting away at home, unable to do hardly anything at all.

[@KoiPondPeppy]

My husband's on HTCZ. How long after taking HTCZ should he check his blood sugar to see if the HTCZ is raising it? Thank you!

[@karenquick8737]

I've taken 2.5 mg. of Prednisone for years to help with the addl. pain, along with my Xeljanz med. for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Just to cover a little more and it does. I've also taken Claritin D for years and years. I'm going to get a glucomater soon. Thanks, Dr. Berry! I love your wisdom and appreciate you sharing it!!

[@blowme1966]

karen quick i

[@starsinaforest]

Does that include Megestrol?

[@hula62]

Uh...oh I take three of the meds you mentioned in this video. I do test blood but I am not diabetic. I am slightly high but within perimeter. I thought that was odd after fasting...i thought blood sugar would be lower. I take a beta blocker for familiar temors in my left hand. It does help. Our relationship with your doctor is a two way street. I write down my questions and I tell him that have questions that you need to answer before you leave for the next patient. He likes that I stand up for myself. Come to think about it my last doc took blood test twice a year to check.

[@nancymarieg]

I've been taking Atenolol since 2001. They couldn't get it for several months and I was switched to Metoprolol but I swtiched back to Atenolol since it came back. I didn't like how I felt on the replacement. Not too thrilled to hear this could give me Type 2 Diabetes. I'm into my 3rd week of Keto. I'm 58 and only need to lose about 20 pounds.

[@rubydoo326]

nancymarieg..........I too have been on Atenolol/Tenormin for about as long as you for SVT's (supraventricular tachycardia). About the past five years I have watched my A1C creep up one point each year getting more and more into pre-diabetes. This past year it went from 6.2 to 6.9!!!!! Granted the previous three months before my A1C were the holidays and I admit I didn't really watch but still that jump was significant!!!! Just turned 62 and have been cutting out sugars and carbs where possible. My doctor said three months and a repeat A1C. If it's still high, I need to consider Metformin.........no thank you! I'll fast and do low carb until it comes down. Need to consult with my cardiologist (who I'm overdue to see) on this new info about beta blockers! UGH! It's always something with meds!

[@wildvioletsart1]

Hi Dr, is furosemide one of the diuretics you are referring to?

[@elabbassennouni87]

Hey doctor Berry, can you make a video about : how much protein will spike your insulin ?

[@Kuato]

10 or more grams

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

@@Kuato I think your number must be off because 10 grams of protein is less than one bite of steak lol. Also I believe the question is concerned with causing a “spike” of insulin which would be described as an out of the ordinary extreme high not simply any rise in insulin.

[@TheLastCockney]

Thank you Dr Ken. Looks like I made the correct choice when I ditched the statins! 👍

[@elisabeck7970]

Dr. Berry... Thank you for your videos. I have a question; can the Keto diet cause gout?

[@marlenegold280]

Sugar, flour and carbohydrates as primary culprits. Gout is an inflammatory condition, often seen in those with Insulin Resistance or Uncontrolled higher blood sugar or Diabetes.

[@triciasmith2445]

Can you provide more info on taking bio identical hormones and weight gain? I was on them, gaining weight, and have been on and still gaining weight, unsure what to do. A video on this, pros and con's, would be extremely helpful. I have two physicians disagreeing. Thank you!!

[@GabbysMomG]

awesome info ... I did talk to my dr and he was not wanting me on pred long term for the risks ;) ...

[@systemofafox6487]

Hey Ken! I heard KetoConnect might have you on their podcast!

[@dogcrow2]

System Of A FoX r

[@blacksnipe09]

I had a corticosteroid injection in my neck about week and a half ago and my glucose is going crazy...I hope it goes down soon.

[@wendypenrod2559]

I’ve been on prednisone since the middle of May. I know my sugar level is off but I need this to keep my platelets up. I am also on a high blood pressure medication for high blood pressure. So far I haven’t had that much of a problem. I also have to watch my sugar as diabetes runs in my dad’s family.

[@gingercox6468]

Hctz I was on for years. Recently changed to another med, not because of blood sugar but from a urinary incontinence. I was told I had pre diabetes and then wanted me to take metformin too.

[@coffeetime1]

Just an FYI Dr Berry...Walmart has ReliOn glucometers for $9.00 and the strips are $17.88 for 100 strips.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

I was given a Bayer Contour next meter with strips and lancets for free at my doctors office and my insurance pays for the supplies with no copay from me. I really like it especially because I can hook it up to my laptop and it has very good software for tracking everything. You can see all your readings along with specifics like was the reading before a meal, after a meal, fasting, day and time, date. And you can share with or send to your doctor all the data. That way when you go for your next dr visit your doc has it all in your file already. I upload/update mine monthly and 3 days before my appointment. Cheers

[@lindabragg4125]

I share all your good advice on my social media.

[@petraa.k.a.granolahead2436]

Had discussions with two cardiologist (different groups) about my husbands lipitor use. (s/p MI two years ago) But neither two will budge and claim he must be on Lipitor.....

[@KetoMama777]

Dr Berry do you know anything about naturopathic cough lv been diagnosed with it only thing l was told antidepressant medication for it ugh

[@ChristineSolazzo]

What about progesterone? I am taking a generic for a bleeding disorder.

[@carmenchak375]

Eliquis has raised my blood sugar. Started it last week for a leg clot.

[@marycozzensauldridge6634]

I had an A1C of 6.0 until I was given prednisone, then it went up to 14.0 so now I am avoiding steroids and dieting to regain control of my blood sugar

[@royalfamily3076]

Did it go back to normal? Do you need meds to control blood sugar?

[@tombidlack5472]

What about antibiotics Dr. Berry?

[@philadelphia3667]

Hi Dr Berry, My Question is…… can Creatine raise blood sugar and is it safe to take when your a type two diabetic. Keep up the good work, and lot’s of respect from the U.K. 👍

[@RashidaBlake]

There’s definitely a lot of them that raise blood sugar and cause weight gain! Tons!

[@SirTomCat1]

Dr. Berry, have you heard or read any thing about going onto the keto diet while on Victoza?

[@melodyhildebrand1866]

Muhammad, I do check my blood ketones and I’m in ketosis. Also I use the urine Ketostix and it indicates ketosis, as well.

[@joannebutcher4431]

Do you know if Percocet will affect my ketosis?

[@karendursky7908]

I was diagnosed with PMR last July and put on 15mg of prednisone. Tried to taper off 3 different times w/o success, so my doc added Leflunomide. I have never had issues with my blood sugar, but I will probably be on the prednisone for at least another year. Should I still check to make sure I'm not high?

[@keeplearning5441]

What about taking Axiron for Low T?

[@heypauly2002]

Does it make any sense for an ultra endurance athlete to want to take one of these drugs. For use during the exercise period.

[@02WhiteEagle]

This is so true about steroids, I was in the hospital with a chronic sinus infection, they were giving me lots of steroid shots, my blood sugar shit up to 720 and they wanted to give me an insulin shot. I told them no that I was not diabetic, that I knew it was from the steroids. Once I got off the steroids it went back down.

[@katherinebailey5460]

I’m starting letrazole. Any suggestions?

[@marcellecostanza1777]

You specifically mention conjugated estrogen in pill form. Is the estradiol in the weekly patch the same and does this form also raise blood sugar?

[@hypergirl9266]

I've been on paxil for 15 years and it's hard to get off Dr berry do you take pts I would love to work with you but don't know ow if your willing to take a pt in CA thank you

[@dianegarrett6778]

Any replacements for Allegra D ? I use it to breathe not necessarily for congestion but asthma

[@2008betwixt]

Just searched my BP medication, Olmesartan, and a possible side effect is high blood sugar !! Thank you Dr Berry

[@loveishope4406]

I am an RN and I take 3 of those mentioned! I have a glucose/ketone (blood) monitor and have been wondering why my blood sugar is always running in the high 90's. Thank you for this info :) Shared.

[@MrEmichan]

Symbicort for asthma prevention. What's the verdict on this?

[@ElinWinblad]

Where can I look up ingredients for prescriptions? I managed to do it once for metformin which I found had chromium which was also in original diabetic plant treatment which I then found is sometimes used for dog’s diabetes- anyway it made me curious about other drugs ingredients that they stem from

[@lnmemoryofjohnmordaunt7386]

Is desogesterol ok? I haven't noticed it having any effect, but take it early in the morning so I probably wouldn't notice anything?

[@SA-ju1zu]

Confirmed! When I was taking thiazide med for blood pressure, I developed diabetes. I got off it, and my a1c dropped 6 points in 6 weeks. Added healthy fish oil, my blood pressure is normal.

[@butterscotch119]

Hi Dr Berry, I'm just starting the keto diet and would like to get off of triamterene/ hydrochlorothiazide because of water retention. I if I keep on the ket o and walk/ exercise more do you think I would be able to get off of it. I'm 62 in good health but I'm 5'7" 178lbs and loosing😀 I don't take any other medications.

[@Samus419]

How are oral contraceptives different than other hormonal contraceptives? I keep finding that the pill form is emphasized when mentioned in contraindications, so there must be a difference.