Femara and diabetes

I know, I know @Afraser... but I'm still cross!

The article does indicate that one study (albeit a large one) did find a potential link, but that there was also a high incidence among the women who developed diabetes of being overweight and having a nutritionally poor diet. That might do it all by itself. As @Romla says, modifying lifestyle is one way to combat possible side effects. 

@kmakm yes it may be a potential side effect but we do not experience every side effect. Many if not all  drugs we are prescribed have side effects but the belief our medical team have is that the benefits outweigh the costs. And some side effects we that may occur  may be mitigated against by modifications to our lifestyle.

It’s also not just the side effects of the drugs we are prescribed but also part of the ageing process that our health is not as robust as when we were younger. 

Either way life is still good .

@Sister  Ropeable

Now, that would really piss me off.

Fan-bloody-tastic. Yet another life compromising side effect of this wretched medication.

This article certainly suggests a link.

https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/link-between-hormonal-tx-and-diabetes

I have diabetes and well controlled    Dr said today probably Fermara.  See onco next week and to check in with him 

Cholesterol can go up which is related to the lack of estrogen not the actual tablet.

Rising blood sugar isn't a normal drug side effect. It may just be your time for rising sugar levels. Ir do you have diabetes already and noted higher readings.

So questions...
Have you gained weight?
Are you thirsty all the time?
Do you have a family history?
Are you on any steroids like prednisolone?
Are you on antibiotics?

All these things can increase risk of developing type ii diabetes or cause a temporary rise in sugar levels. 

And if course stress can cause your sugar levels to rise.

No @Teejay but my cholesterol more than doubled.