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Are epidural steroids okay to take for diabetics?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes, tell you doctor: He may reduce the dose of the steroid and will ask you to check with your internist and to monitor your glucose regularly for the next few days, because an expected side effect is a brief elevation in blood sugar.

Answered 8/3/2013

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