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A member asked:
One prednisone shot yesterday won't have another dose. normal fasting glucose 90 this morning 135. not diagnosed with diabetes. how long should elevated glucose last? should i be concerned?
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Should last any wher: It should last approximately two hours in a non diabetic. If you have diabetes it might last up to four hours
Answered 8/1/2020
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Wait a week: You may retest fasting blood/plasma glucose in a week after the last prednisone injection to reassess. Wish you good health!
Answered 8/4/2020
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