A member asked:

My blood sugar ran 300 to 400 after receiving a kenalog (triamcinolone) 40 mg shot yesterday and i can't seem to bring it down. what can i do?

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Dr. Christopher Hendrix answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Hyperglycemia: Steroids will always result in a transient spike on blood sugars. You dont mention whether or not you have diabetes mellitus. Regarding your elevated blood sugars, contact your pcp or diabetologist regading the use of a sliding scale of Insulin dosing during this short time of blood sugar elevation. Make sure you watch your diet and exercise as you can...

Answered 6/25/2014

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