Cephalexin 500 mgx4 affect HBA1C?

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Hello, 

I am taking Cephalexin 500 mgx4. Does it affect my HbA1C level? 

Thank you. 

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Anonymous 2018-08-13T19:56:21+00:00 1 Answer 388 views
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  1. Dr Albana Greca
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    2018-08-13T19:57:26+00:00
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    Hello,
    ​
    ​I understand your concern.
    ​
    ​Cephalexin is an antibiotic of wide spectrum used to treat bacterial infection.
    ​Sometimes, its use is associated with increased blood sugar. However, when you stop taking this antibiotic, your blood sugar will get back to normal again.
    ​
    ​With regards to HBA1C level, please understand that it measures your blood sugar mean within the last 3 months.
    ​
    ​Cephalexin is prescribed for non more than 10 days. So, if blood sugar is raised during the treatment days, it will get slowly reduced by the following days.
    ​
    As you can see, if you make some calculations yourself, you’ll understand how it might affect your HBA1C.
    ​
    ​Hope this answers your query. Let me know if you need other clarifications.
    ​Dr.Albana

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