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Why Would Blood Sugar Levels Rise After Taking Arava?
I have diabetes, which has been stable for 8 yrs, average non fasting is 118. I took an RA drug, Arava, 8 days ago which I had to quit because of side effects. ut my bloos sugar has been climbing every day, today it hit an all time high of 333 and I m scared. I cant get in to my dr for 9 days, it this a dangerous level?
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
Hi,
Yes, you should have visited the emergency. Blood sugar level must not be allowed to rise.
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Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi,
General & Family Physician
Yes, you should have visited the emergency. Blood sugar level must not be allowed to rise.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi,
General & Family Physician
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Hi,
It won't increase blood sugar, in fact, it may reduce the RA associated inflammation and blood sugar.
Please check whether you have taken any extra meal or drugs like the steroid or other hormonal supplements causing elevated blood sugar or infections or stress etc.
Please consult your physician, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
It won't increase blood sugar, in fact, it may reduce the RA associated inflammation and blood sugar.
Please check whether you have taken any extra meal or drugs like the steroid or other hormonal supplements causing elevated blood sugar or infections or stress etc.
Please consult your physician, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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