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Suggest Remedy To Reduce Blood Glucose After Steroid Injection
I had a steriod injection for arthritis today. I have been diagnosed as pre diabetic. I have been watching my diet and my daily glucose checks are in normal range. Today, when I checked two hours after eating my blood glucose was 261. I waited two more hours and checked again. It risen to 272. Will it go back down? Is there something I should do?
Fri, 8 May 2015
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The steroid injection could have an effect on your blood sugars but this effect should diminish within 24 to 48 hours .
You can continue to monitor your readings during this time.
If your blood sugars are increased due to progression of the pre diabetes then you may need to be assessed for possible treatment.
I hope this helps
The steroid injection could have an effect on your blood sugars but this effect should diminish within 24 to 48 hours .
You can continue to monitor your readings during this time.
If your blood sugars are increased due to progression of the pre diabetes then you may need to be assessed for possible treatment.
I hope this helps
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