Can cephalexin raise my blood sugar?

Question posted by martyd1953 on 15 June 2015

Last updated on 5 October 2015

I have been on the medication for 5 days and my sugar has been high, 250 to 300 and I take insulin.

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SHEsevEN4 21 June 2015

No but infection sure can.

kaismama 15 June 2015

Infection raises the blood sugar. Its often the first sign of infection. Do you have an insulin coverage scale? Have you called your dr?

coloresue 15 June 2015

Cephalexin is in a group of drugs called cephalosporins antibiotics and is used to fight bacteria in the body. It works by interfering with the bacteria's cell wall formation, causing it to rupture, and killing the bacteria.

According to Healthnews on Newsmax dot com, a study showed the incidence of high sugar levels (hyperglycemia) with cephalosporins is 2.1- 3.2 per 1,000 people. Translated that is 2-3 people per 1000 had higher glucose levels because of cephalexin.

sourgas 5 Oct 2015

I have never had a problem with my blood sugar till I started taking cephalexin it runs around 170-175 so in order to keep my cdl I have to get it around 140

coloresue 5 Oct 2015

After listening to kaismama you now have 2 possible reasons for an elevated blood sugar. Talking to your Dr. seems wise.

sourgas 6 Oct 2015

I have talked to him he said the testing place should know what meds I am on I fasted for 18 hrs and got it down to 130 and passed ty

coloresue 6 Oct 2015

Well, that's one way to pass. But you know it's probably too high for many hours before the 18 hour point. You still may want a suggestion from your Dr. on how to keep your sugar lower most of your day. High sugars do damage.

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