Tag: thiazides

Warning: Hidden Drug Side Effects That Sabotage Your Blood Sugar

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Prescription medications, particularly for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation, can disrupt insulin sensitivity and lead to conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Common drugs include thiazide diuretics, statins, and beta-blockers. Understanding these effects and monitoring lifestyle choices can help mitigate risks associated with insulin resistance.

Drugs that Can Cause Metabolic Syndrome Part 1

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of five medical conditions: hypertension, high blood sugar, obesity, low HDL, and high triglycerides. All five work together to cause common medical conditions that lead to expensive medical bills and early death. Heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and hypertensive crises, and many others are best avoided. A sedentary lifestyle and high…