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Medicines l-carnitineQuestion & answer

l-carnitine · Medicine question

Can l-carnitine affect blood sugar?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

It may improve glucose utilisation and contribute to low blood sugar in someone taking insulin or glucose-lowering tablets.

Sources for this answer

Levocarnitine Paediatric 30% Oral Solution alcohol free & sugar freeemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 6

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