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I am diabetic and has been diagnosed with pneumonia could that cause a rise in my blood sugar?
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Yes: Any type of infection, pneumonia being one of the most common, can cause significant hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia in patients with preexistent diabetes.
Answered 8/13/2015
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Absolutely.: Any infection can raise the blood sugar a bit. Numbers will go down once the infection resolves. Just make sure any antibiotic you may get is safe for your kidneys.
Answered 11/19/2015
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