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Q: What is the relationship between AtacandHct and diabetes?

I'm type 2 diabetic,diagnosed after taking Atacand HCT 16/12.5 mg. for several years.  I just turned 65.

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Lisa Nelson, Health Pro
7/20/09 3:10pm

Hi Jersey Girl,

 

Hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar) is one of the more rare side effects of atacand.

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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By Jersey Girl— Last Modified: 12/26/10, First Published: 07/19/09