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Does Duphaston Affect Blood Sugar Level?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2014
Question: Does duphaston affect your blood sugar level? i have had 5 blood sugar lows today. Only been taking duphaston for two days
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Answered by Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, Duphaston can cause reduced blood glucose lev

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,

It is not surprising to experience decreased blood glucose levels with Duphaston. This is a drug that generally increases sensitivity of cells to insulin. Insulin causes a reduction in blood glucose levels. Increased sensitivity of cells to insulin by Duphaston thus reduces blood glucose levels. It is but normal to experience this therefore.

Kind regards,

Dr Bain
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Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain

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Does Duphaston Affect Blood Sugar Level?

Brief Answer: Yes, Duphaston can cause reduced blood glucose lev Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for the query, It is not surprising to experience decreased blood glucose levels with Duphaston. This is a drug that generally increases sensitivity of cells to insulin. Insulin causes a reduction in blood glucose levels. Increased sensitivity of cells to insulin by Duphaston thus reduces blood glucose levels. It is but normal to experience this therefore. Kind regards, Dr Bain