Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) do not raise blood sugar levels. They are a good choice for treating high blood pressure in people who also have diabetes.
ARBs won’t trigger a rise in your blood sugar!
Will angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) raise my blood sugar?
Last Updated 9/4/2019
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Will angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) raise your blood sugar?
This is incorrect. In studies, ARBs did not raise blood sugar levels. They are a good choice for treating high blood pressure in people who also have diabetes.
This is correct! In studies, ARBs did not raise blood sugar levels. They are a good choice for treating high blood pressure in people who also have diabetes.
In studies, ARBs did not raise blood sugar levels. They are a good choice for treating high blood pressure in people who also have diabetes.
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