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I was 220 8 days ago. i was 224 6 days ago after iv steroids for asthma. i'm now 216 after 6 days of methylprednisolone. is this normal or concerning?

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Blood sugar: are you referring to your blood sugars? YES- steroids will cause fctitious elevated blood sugars.

Answered 5/10/2018

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