Potassium Loss From Blood Pressure Drugs May Explain Higher Risk Of Adult Diabetes
Monday, December 1, 2008 - 02:28
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have discovered that a drop in blood potassium levels caused by diuretics commonly prescribed for high blood pressure could be the reason why people on those drugs are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The drugs helpfully accelerate loss of fluids, but also deplete important chemicals, including potassium, so that those who take them are generally advised to eat bananas and other potassium-rich foods to counteract the effect.