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Not a diabetic, but blood sugar had been from 129 -218 since receiving double strength decadron (dexamethasone) im injection and 60mg prednisone once daily for 2days.
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Not uncommon: This level is compatible with high-dose steroid. It will get back to normal once you are off of Prednisone or decadron (dexamethasone).
Answered 6/30/2014
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Steroid diabetes: It is a common side effect of steroids to cause high glucose levels, If your doctor checks a A1c blood test and if it is elevated it would suggest underlying diabetes that is worsened with the steroids. If the A1c is
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