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<blockquote data-quote="Bluetit1802" data-source="post: 2042150" data-attributes="member: 94045"><p>Steroids raise blood sugar levels. There is a type of diabetes known as steroid induced diabetes,, so it is very common and well known that they raise levels. Once you come off them, blood sugars should go back to normal. Could this be what your doc and nurse was talking about?</p><p></p><p>Statins are to lower cholesterol. That is all, and they too can raise BS levels but not as much as steroids. Before you embark on the statin debate you need full details of your cholesterol test results. (HDL/HDL/Triglycerides) Without this information you are working blind. When you get this information, we can help you understand what it means. Ask the nurse/doctor for a print out so you have the results in black and white. </p><p></p><p>Another point is, did you fast at least 12 hours for this test? If not, you can expect your triglyceride levels to be raised. If you want to avoid an argument with the doctor/nurse about statins, it may be easier to accept the prescription, then go home with your results, post on here, and then make up your own mind whether to take them or bin them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bluetit1802, post: 2042150, member: 94045"] Steroids raise blood sugar levels. There is a type of diabetes known as steroid induced diabetes,, so it is very common and well known that they raise levels. Once you come off them, blood sugars should go back to normal. Could this be what your doc and nurse was talking about? Statins are to lower cholesterol. That is all, and they too can raise BS levels but not as much as steroids. Before you embark on the statin debate you need full details of your cholesterol test results. (HDL/HDL/Triglycerides) Without this information you are working blind. When you get this information, we can help you understand what it means. Ask the nurse/doctor for a print out so you have the results in black and white. Another point is, did you fast at least 12 hours for this test? If not, you can expect your triglyceride levels to be raised. If you want to avoid an argument with the doctor/nurse about statins, it may be easier to accept the prescription, then go home with your results, post on here, and then make up your own mind whether to take them or bin them. [/QUOTE]
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