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After stopping topical corticosteroids when can you get a lab fasting sugar test done?

Q: after stopping topical corticosteroids when can you get a lab fasting sugar test done?

: Unless you use a lot of super strong steroid formula in a short period of time, regular use of mild or moderate strength of topical steroids should not affect your fasting glycemia.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Unless you use a lot of super strong steroid formula in a short period of time, regular use of mild or moderate strength of topical steroids should not affect your fasting glycemia.

Answered 3/14/2022

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After stopping topical corticosteroids when can you get a lab fasting sugar test done?

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