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A member asked:

I had a kenalog 40 injection in an articular joint on the right side of my right knee three days ago. my fasting glucose went up about 1.5 x overnight?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Blood sugar hike: High blood sugar is an anticipated complication of Kenalog Adjust your diabetic medication accordingly.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/24/2018

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