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Steroids affecting blood sugars

G

glee

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Location
London
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and have just started a 5 day course of prednisilone (60mg per day for 5 days). My blood sugar has jumped to 24.5, but my arthritis has improved immediately. I am on Lantus 28units perday, Sitagliptin 1 a day and Metformin 2 grammes per day in 2 doses.I am very concerned that these high blood sugars are doing serious damage. I have started taking an additional 20 units of Lantus, but the blood sugars are still very high- Help please- what shall I do??
 
Steroids are known to raise blood sugar levels. I suggest that you contact your DSN or doctor about increasing your dose of insulin.
 
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