Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, fever, swelling and stiffness (sold as Motrin and Advil). The important ibuprofen and diabetes connection is that if this drug is combined with anti-diabetic drugs, it may cause dangerously low blood sugar, as well as liver or kidney damage, which people with diabetes are already susceptible to. PubMed Health, a publication of the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, published a warning about ibuprofen [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000598/#] that also indicated an increased risk of heart attack or stroke, and advised caution for those with high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes. Potentially fatal stomach or intestinal bleeding or ulcers may also result from using NSAIDs such as ibuprofen. Diabetes patients in particular are advised to avoid this medication, and find an alternative pain relief treatment.

Diabetes, Ibuprofen and Serious Health Concerns

If treating pain with ibuprofen, diabetes …