
What Causes Increased Blood Sugar Levels After Using Albuterol Inhaler?

Yes the inhalors raises the blood sugar.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I can understand your concern regarding to your mother's health.
Yes the inhalors can raise the blood sugar because they contain corticosteroids. So in these periods treatment modification is needed.
If one tablet is bot enough to keep the blood sugar levels within the normal ranges another medication should be added.
If you are overweight, Metformine should be given the largest dose (2500 mg per day) after each meal and a Dpp4 inhibitor such as Januvia may be added ( if no contraindications).
HbA1c level would help better in getting an idea of the mean glucose level of the last 3 months.
If over 7% than treatment modification is needed.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

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