These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as
recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is
always advised to consult their own physician.
Aldosteronism a.k.a. Conn’s Disease [posted
11/6/98]
Question: After years of low Potassium levels(in the 2’s) they diagnosed
aldostroism. I have been taking Aldactone for 6 yrs along with 6-10mq potassium pills a
day. I now have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes…could the high blood sugar be caused
by the aldactone. I am now on Glucophage, Tiazac, Lotensin, aldactone and the potassium.
Are they all compatible?
Answer:Diuretics can elevate blood sugar slightly, but, not usually enough to
cause diabetes mellitus. These drugs are all compatible.
