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What effect will 25mg/day of metoprolol have on the blood sugar level of a pre diabetic or diabetic? am suppose to take the metoprolol.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Metoprolol: has NO direct effect on your blood sugar. It can, however, "mask" the symptoms of HYPO-glycemia ( low blood sugar) thus is probably not a good idea in Insulin dependent (TYPE 1) diabetes. Hope this is helpful Dr Z

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Answered 7/7/2019

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