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I am a 52 yrs old male on blood pressure medicine called diovan (valsartan) hct. how will it affect my blood sugar level?

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No effect on sugar: Doivan with hydrochlorthiazide will have no effect on the blood sugar level.

Dr Werner agreed

Answered 11/27/2012

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