Do beta blockers raise blood sugar?

Beta-blockers can also help open up blood vessels and improve the flow of blood. The Connection Between Beta-Blockers and Blood Glucose . If you have diabetes, you already know how important it is to be aware of the warning signs of low blood sugar so you can take appropriate action. read more

But beta-blockers also block the release of insulin by interacting with nerve signals to the pancreas and can thus lower insulin levels even when blood glucose is high. There is some evidence that not all beta-blockers affect insulin secretion. Beta-blockers work by interacting with proteins in the body called beta receptors. read more

My mail suggests that American doctors are not aware of the negative impact of beta blockers on the blood sugar of their patients as many people with Type 2 who contact me are taking these drugs. My own doctors have also prescribed beta blockers for me in the past. read more