Actoplus Met and Blood Sugar (Cont.)

Actoplus Met and High Blood Sugar

Even in people with well-controlled diabetes, high blood sugar is possible. For example, fever, infections, injury, or surgery can temporarily increase blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, regardless of the medicine they are on. In these situations, Actoplus Met may not be enough to treat your diabetes, and the use of insulin may be required. Contact your healthcare provider if you have a fever, infection, injury, or will be having surgery. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you notice any possible symptoms of high blood sugar. These include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Increased hunger
  • Increased thirst
  • Increased urination
  • Blurred vision
  • Fatigue
  • Shortness of breath
  • Nausea or vomiting.
 

Actoplus Met and Blood Sugar: Suggestions

Low and high blood sugar levels are known problems in some people taking Actoplus Met and can cause serious or even life-threatening complications. Prevention is the best treatment. Therefore, anyone taking Actoplus Met should be aware that low blood sugar or high blood sugar levels are possibilities. They should know the signs and symptoms of both conditions and know what to do if these symptoms occur. Finally, it is important that you know how to check your blood sugar levels and that you do it regularly.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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