Anonymous Question High BG after injections

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I have recently had cortosose injections in my knees since then my blood count is quite high is this normal

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[Alanp35]

Yes - it is normal for,those,who have had a steroid injection to have elevated BGs for a few days afterwards. Just check that sometime after day'5 or,so that they are returning to normal.
I have these injections- a real life saver.



Late onset T1, several auto immune issues.
Humalogmix25 twice a day, Methotrexate 25mg once per week, FolicAcid 5mg once per week, prednisolone 5mg daily, Allopurinol 300mg, Calcichew-D3 800iu, Levothyroxine 50mcg, Atenolol 50mg, Losarten 100mg, Aspirin 75mg, Nicorandil 20mg, Nitrolingual GTN spray, Metformin 2000mg, Allimemazine 10mg, Lanzoprazole 30mg, Atorvastatin 20mg, Co Codamol 8/500mg, Depo Medrone (Methylprednisolone) or double Prednisolone for 7 days in case of RA flare.