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History Of Diabetes. High Blood Sugar Due To Bilateral Sacroiliac Epidural. Concerning?
I am diag with type 2 diabetes and have managed it with diet. Last A1C was 5.6. No meds had bilateral sacra illiac epidural today and my blood sugar is 295. I know steroids will make it go up and I had a higher carb meal than usual due to being on road home from epidural. Do I need to be concerned tonight? Email is YYYY@YYYY thank you for your help
Mon, 20 May 2013
HELLO,
You're a type II diabetes on diet and exercise for management of diabetes.
Your HbA1c has been under good control.
You had Steroid therapy for Sacro iliitis. Your blood sugar is 295 mg/dl.
It is well documented the steroid causes hyperglycemia. This therapy may be for a short duration. no need to panic.
Repeat the blood sugar after steroid therapy, if it is still high then consult your doctor for oral medication for management of diabetes.
You're a type II diabetes on diet and exercise for management of diabetes.
Your HbA1c has been under good control.
You had Steroid therapy for Sacro iliitis. Your blood sugar is 295 mg/dl.
It is well documented the steroid causes hyperglycemia. This therapy may be for a short duration. no need to panic.
Repeat the blood sugar after steroid therapy, if it is still high then consult your doctor for oral medication for management of diabetes.
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