Aspirin and Glucose Monitoring
Aspirin and Glucose Monitoring
| Author: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE |
| Last Updated: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 |
Q: "I am wondering if I can monitor blood glucose while on aspirin preventative therapy. Is there a risk of bleeding?"
A: There are many people with diabetes on aspirin therapy, who have not had problems with glucose monitoring. In fact, there are many people who take coumadin (an anticoagulant) who also do glucose monitoring, and generally they simply notice that they bleed easier or sometimes bruise, but it does not interfere with their glucose monitoring.
Typically, the aspirin concern is more related to surgery--i.e. if you were going to have surgery, sometimes the surgeon will have you omit your aspirin doses for several days prior to the surgery. However it's important to note that Aspirin can interfere with the accuracy of some glucose monitoring systems; see below for more information.
Check with Your Doctor
Regardless, you should check with your doctor about your individual circumstances. But you can see in the related answer below on "Tests and Visits" that aspirin is a common recommendation for people with diabetes.
Effect of Aspirin on Blood Glucose Monitoring Accuracy
Note that Aspirin can interfere with the accuracy of some glucose monitoring systems. Neither the FreeStyle® systems nor the Precision® systems are affected by aspirin.
Related Questions
Tests and Visits
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"The Standards of Care mention regular lab and blood pressure checks, but
what are the specific goals and frequency?"
Related Links
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
http://www.diabetes.org
Diabetes Self-Management
http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com
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