Diabetes can trigger hyperglycemia and can cause seizures. (Not necessarily the kind of seizures we have.) Those diabetes driven seizures seizures are considered serious.

I have heard that the side effects are weight gain with most of the medications, but fortunately, I have not had a problem with that. I have not heard that the AEDs can make your glucose go up, but it does stand to reason that if you have put on weight you might have a higher glucose. Was the sample a fasting sample?

I was really overweight when I took Tranxene. I had this pill when growing up. Later when I started taking my medication again after I stopped taking it for 6 years, I did not start the Tranxene. I could not lose weight with that pill.

My blood sugar has also gone up and I have lamictal zonisamide and onfi and topamax mix. Not sure which one is the culprit but I was warned by my dr. about zonegran. And yes diet is huge!! Low carb no sugar not easy. Watch sleeping patterns. Exercise, basically walk.

I am now significantly overweight. My GP told me many AEDs (Anti-Epilepsy Drugs) contribute to weight gain. I have a Caretaker who prepares a significant breakfast with toast or cereal, eggs, fruit and maybe Yogurt. She does want me to take Vitamin D3, but to get my Calcium from foods. I have an appointment with my Neurologist later this month, so will ask.