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A member asked:
I'm diabetic and ever since starting flonase daily my blood sugars have gone up higher by 25 points. can nasal steroids do this?
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If nothing else changed (no change in diet or diabetic meds), then it is possible that the nasal steroids are having an effect. The best way to know for sure if this is the case is to stop the Flonase and see if your blood sugars decrease. If they do, then you have your answer and you and your doctor will need to determine the next step. Good luck!
Answered 6/28/2021
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Possible: possible, but not usually, nasal steroids have rare systemic effects......taht said if well controlled blood sugar levels, 25 points is nothing compared tot taking PO steroids
Answered 6/30/2021
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