Steroid Injection Shoulder Worked Really Well However Blood Sugars Quite High

[gordiescotland1]

Hi there
despite being eating a healthy diet over the last 5 days since my injection on wednesday in my shoulder my blood sugars have risen quite sharply. After lunch when I checked they were 15 and first thing this morning they were 10 something I have not had for weeks average has been 7.3 over the month. Could the cortesoid injection raise blood sugars? And how long will it take to return to normal

[pixie373]

Not sure myself (don't think so)- but just to check - you are taking the same medication and same levels of exercise?

[pixie373]

My apologies. Apparently it can raise blood sugar levels in diabetics "for a few days", so your medication may need to be adjusted temporarily. Speak to your diabetic nurse- they may just let you ride it out, if it's not too high.

[Sqad]

gordie...yes, it is possible that your steroid injection could raise your blood sugars, but it should soon settle......BUT :
15 after lunch ( up to 2hrs) is not that too bad.
10 in the morning is a bit high, not too bad, but it is always high in the morning.

No need for concern as i feel that you are eating too much and possibly taking too much alcohol.......cut down.

[gordiescotland1]

Maybe eating too much but I am teetotal I think it is on the way down just checked it this morning and it is 8

[Sqad]

Good boy!

[pixie373]

:-)