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Do Steroids Raise Blood Sugar Levels?

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Posted on Thu, 15 Sep 2016
Question: I had a cortisone shotb yesterday m. My blood sugar is 259. Should I take some action?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Need not to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting a query,

The steroid shot will usually increase the blood sugar levels, in diabetic and pre diabetic people. Need not worry much, it will be back to normal in couple of days. As only one shot is given. The cortisone is cleared fast from the body.

If the steroid treatment is to be taken again then prior intimate the doctor about it. As long term heavy dosage use may impair the GLUT 2 expression.

Any query do follow up.

Take care.

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Do Steroids Raise Blood Sugar Levels?

Brief Answer: Need not to worry. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting a query, The steroid shot will usually increase the blood sugar levels, in diabetic and pre diabetic people. Need not worry much, it will be back to normal in couple of days. As only one shot is given. The cortisone is cleared fast from the body. If the steroid treatment is to be taken again then prior intimate the doctor about it. As long term heavy dosage use may impair the GLUT 2 expression. Any query do follow up. Take care.