Is it safe for my mother to get the COVID-19 vaccine if she has high blood sugar and high blood pressure that fluctuates between 135/85 and 155/95, and is currently taking Sartel AM, metformin, and Lantus insulin? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it safe for my mother to get the COVID-19 vaccine if she has high blood sugar and high blood pressure that fluctuates between 135/85 and 155/95, and is currently taking Sartel AM, metformin, and Lantus insulin?

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Is it safe for my mother to get the COVID-19 vaccine if she has high blood sugar and high blood pressure that fluctuates between 135/85 and 155/95, and is currently taking Sartel AM, metformin, and Lantus insulin?

Asked by Female, 58 · 26 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

26 days ago

It is very safe and highly recommended for your mother to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Having hypertension and diabetes actually makes the vaccine even more important, as it protects her from severe illness. Her current blood pressure range and high blood sugar are not reasons to avoid vaccination. Please ensure she continues taking her medications?Sartel AM (telmisartan and amlodipine), metformin, and Lantus insulin?exactly as prescribed. It is normal to feel a bit anxious, which can temporarily affect blood pressure, so keeping her calm and monitoring her levels before and after the shot is a great idea. Please consult her doctor for personalized reassurance.

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Is it safe for my mother to get the COVID-19 vaccine if she has high blood sugar and high blood pressure that fluctuates between 135/85 and 155/95, and is currently taking Sartel AM, metformin, and Lantus insulin?

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Is it safe for my mother to get the COVID-19 vaccine if she has high blood sugar and high blood pressure that fluctuates between 135/85 and 155/95, and is currently taking Sartel AM, metformin, and Lantus insulin? | Apollo Pharmacy