Patient's question:
Grandpa is already 73 years old this year. He wasn't feeling well recently, sometimes couldn't eat, and had edema all over his body. After a thorough examination, it was said that he had diabetes. Then yesterday, another thorough examination revealed that his white blood cell count in his body had decreased. So why do people with diabetes have a decrease in white blood cells?Doctor's answer:
Generally, if white blood cell count decreases again, the reasons for this condition can include idiopathic leukopenia, immune system dysfunction, or side effects of hypoglycemic drugs. It is related to multiple different factors, and some hypoglycemic drugs can also cause white blood cell count to decrease. This requires specific consideration of the oral medications you are taking. It is recommended to check the drug instructions or have a bone marrow puncture examination in the hospital to identify the cause. Please definitely go to a regular hospital for follow-up.