What is Diabetes Type 2

Diabetes mellitus type 2 (formerly called diabetes mellitus type II, non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), obesity related diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes) is a metabolic disor...

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Did you know, taking medications like Tylenol or others that contain acetaminophen can cause your blood sugar to spike? If you find it necessary to take a pain reliever, fever reducer or other medication that contains this substance, be sure to monitor your blood glucose extra carefully and report any changes to your doctor.
Posted on 11/07/09, 03:11 pm
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Reply #1 - 11/07/09  3:23pm
" What is you source for this?

Pamela Lynch "
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Reply #2 - 11/07/09  3:53pm
" that's kinda strange - my dr said tylenol is perfectly safe for a diabetic and I have never noticed a spike in BS after taking it. "
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Reply #3 - 11/07/09  4:11pm
" OMG...this is dispensing medical advice outright. Many people depend upon tylenol for pain, recommended by their doctor. And this will scare them to death. Is this support???? "
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Reply #4 - 11/07/09  4:13pm
" No this is not support!!! It is downright dangerous...... "
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Reply #5 - 11/07/09  4:30pm
" This is an exact example of what I've been closed down for ! I really feel bad about those who haven't as clue. "
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Reply #6 - 11/07/09  7:58pm
" Ok.. So i guess this should go in the 'Little know facts and tid bits" Catergory..... Said with sarcasim..... "
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Reply #7 - 11/07/09  8:16pm
" Careful or one of her CL friends will shut this down "
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Reply #8 - 11/07/09  8:20pm
" That ain't right.. "
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Reply #9 - 11/07/09  10:46pm
" So inflammatory statements with nothing to back it up??? "
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Reply #10 - 11/08/09  12:17am
" My doctor and pharmacist told me that aspirin and many other pain meds lower your sugar levels.
Think I might just his and the pharmacists word for it. "

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