Can taking aspirin enteric-coated tablets lower high blood sugar?

Jul 13, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
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 lower high blood sugar.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Taking aspirin enteric-coated tablets does not directly lower high blood sugar. Aspirin enteric-coated tablets are an antiplatelet agent primarily used to prevent the onset and progression of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, such as myocardial infarction and stroke. It does not directly affect the body's glucose content or blood sugar levels. Although aspirin enteric-coated tablets play a certain role in secondary prevention for patients with hypertension, diabetes, and heart valve replacement during the perioperative period, this does not mean that it can lower blood sugar. For patients with high blood sugar, lifestyle interventions such as dietary control and appropriate exercise should be implemented to reduce blood glucose levels. If elevated blood sugar cannot be controlled by lifestyle modifications alone, or if it progresses to type 2 diabetes, patients need to take medications, such as oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin, under a doctor's guidance. Before taking any medication, patients should consult a physician and follow medical advice.