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Does Ambien Affect Fasting Blood Glucose Level?
Question: Does ambien affect fasting blood glucose level? I took 1/2 ambien last night and fBG was 119! Not diabetic
Brief Answer:
Need glucose tolerence test and HbA1c
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
No, Zolpidem ( Ambien) dosen't affect the blood glucose values. If you have family history of diabetes , or any risk factors for diabetes ( Obesity, high risk race, previous history of diabetes during pregnancy), please get a glucose tolerance test (GTT) and HbA1c. There will be more clarity on the situation after these tests. Please do not worry on just a single value. 119 mg falls in the pre diabetes status and most doctors would like to repeat the test if you do not have any symptoms.
Regards
Binu
Need glucose tolerence test and HbA1c
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
No, Zolpidem ( Ambien) dosen't affect the blood glucose values. If you have family history of diabetes , or any risk factors for diabetes ( Obesity, high risk race, previous history of diabetes during pregnancy), please get a glucose tolerance test (GTT) and HbA1c. There will be more clarity on the situation after these tests. Please do not worry on just a single value. 119 mg falls in the pre diabetes status and most doctors would like to repeat the test if you do not have any symptoms.
Regards
Binu
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