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Do Kidney Stones Affect Blood Sugar Levels?

I have a history of kidney stones and I have one, possibly more passing. I usually do not go see the doctor for them as I have passed more than twenty at this point and I just deal with it. I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and usually it is well controlled. Today my sugar has been consistently over 200. Could the kidney stone be causing my sugar to spike?
Thu, 13 Aug 2015
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Hello, no there is no way a kidney stone can cause your sugars to go high. For your problem of recurring kidney stone which according to what you said are not troubling you, you could just consult a dietician because many times modifying diet also can reduce recurrence of kidney stones. For high blood sugars also you need to modify your diet and should have low sugar diet and moderate amount of exercise. I feel you should consult a dietician for your both problems. If blood sugars dont get controlled even aftr proper diet then you should consult a doctor for anti diabetic medications.
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Do Kidney Stones Affect Blood Sugar Levels?

Hello, no there is no way a kidney stone can cause your sugars to go high. For your problem of recurring kidney stone which according to what you said are not troubling you, you could just consult a dietician because many times modifying diet also can reduce recurrence of kidney stones. For high blood sugars also you need to modify your diet and should have low sugar diet and moderate amount of exercise. I feel you should consult a dietician for your both problems. If blood sugars dont get controlled even aftr proper diet then you should consult a doctor for anti diabetic medications.