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High sugar levels: Might medications be the cause?

Posted by josterb @josterb, May 14 7:58am

My husband are diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis 17 years ago. He uses many medication since then. His sugar levels are very high. Is it possible that the medication that he uses for his prognose have a influence on his high blood suger level? Can you help please.

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kenag | @kenag | Jul 22 11:22am
In reply to @grrranny "I want to make an update on how my Libre 3 is doing -- for @cehunt57..." + (show)
@grrranny

I want to make an update on how my Libre 3 is doing -- for @cehunt57 and everyone. They must have improved the accuracy of the sensors, because my last few have been reading much closer to my fingersticks. And they're not always higher; sometimes they are lower, as well -- just like a regular glucose meter when compared to other glucose meters.
Now, if they'll just make it so it can send the readings to my Apple watch as well as my iPhone..... I'm sure it's just a matter of time. It already sends the alerts to my watch, which is nice.

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I’ve been waiting for Apple Watch integration for a year. I don’t think Abbott cares. There is a workaround using third party apps, but it’s always been and you have to wait for it to catch up. This video explains how to do it
https://m.youtube.com/shorts/JHprl622SIQ
But I’m tired of waiting for Abbott to join the modern era. I’m going to give the Dexcom G7 a try. Sensors only last 10 days, the range is more limited, and it updates every 5 minutes. But it now pairs with both the watch and phone and send updates to both so range is less of a problem. And it sinks with HealthKit - Apple’s health app.

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Cheryl, Volunteer Mentor | @cehunt57 | Jul 22 11:56am
In reply to @kenag "I’ve been waiting for Apple Watch integration for a year. I don’t think Abbott cares. There..." + (show)
@kenag

I’ve been waiting for Apple Watch integration for a year. I don’t think Abbott cares. There is a workaround using third party apps, but it’s always been and you have to wait for it to catch up. This video explains how to do it
https://m.youtube.com/shorts/JHprl622SIQ
But I’m tired of waiting for Abbott to join the modern era. I’m going to give the Dexcom G7 a try. Sensors only last 10 days, the range is more limited, and it updates every 5 minutes. But it now pairs with both the watch and phone and send updates to both so range is less of a problem. And it sinks with HealthKit - Apple’s health app.

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@kenag I use a Dexcom G6. It can be synced to Apple devices. The data can also be shared with others using an app called Follow. For example my husband gets my blood sugar numbers on both his iPhone and his Apple Watch. I’m not sure what you are referring to in your reference to Abbott. Could you explain please?

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kenag | @kenag | Jul 22 12:01pm
In reply to @cehunt57 "@kenag I use a Dexcom G6. It can be synced to Apple devices. The data can..." + (show)
@cehunt57

@kenag I use a Dexcom G6. It can be synced to Apple devices. The data can also be shared with others using an app called Follow. For example my husband gets my blood sugar numbers on both his iPhone and his Apple Watch. I’m not sure what you are referring to in your reference to Abbott. Could you explain please?

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I was replying to @grrranny 's comment about the Libre3 and that she was waiting for integration with the Apple Watch. I've been considering switching to Dexcom since it syncs with Apple products far better than Libre. Sounds like its doing well for you.

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drlundeen | @drlundeen | Jul 25 4:32pm

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) would cause inaccurate readings in the Dexcom G5 CGM. That was corrected with the G6 and I see no caution's listed for the G7. I don't know if the Libre would be affected by Tylenol. I also found out that excessive vitamin C can cause inaccurate readings per my Endocrinologist. Seems recommended vitamin C is fine but there is the idea that lots of Vitamin C is better. Just makes for expensive pee.

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