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M58, i was hospitalized for intestinal obstruction, before ct scan they gave me an injection of hydro cortisone. how much this can impact my sugar lvl?
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Not much: One shot of hydrocortisone will have a minimal impact on short term glucose levels, and no impact on long term blood sugar levels.
Answered 8/25/2014
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