Can taking aspirin enteric-coated tablets help lower high blood sugar?
Disease description:
I suddenly felt very dizzy when I got up in the morning. After an examination, the doctor told me that my blood sugar level was high. I have enteric-coated aspirin tablets at home. I would like to know whether taking enteric-coated aspirin can help lower high blood sugar.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Taking aspirin enteric-coated tablets does not directly lower high blood sugar. The primary effects of aspirin enteric-coated tablets include antipyretic (fever-reducing), analgesic (pain-relieving), antiplatelet aggregation, and anti-inflammatory/antirheumatic actions. It is not a hypoglycemic medication. Aspirin enteric-coated tablets prevent blood clot formation by inhibiting platelet function, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction. Patients with high blood sugar typically require specific hypoglycemic medications and dietary adjustments under a doctor's guidance to control blood glucose levels and prevent diabetes-related complications. Therefore, patients with elevated blood glucose should not rely on aspirin enteric-coated tablets to lower their blood sugar. If concerns arise, it is recommended to promptly consult a physician for advice.
