I suffered a fracture of neck and shoulders. During the recovery period I was given Steroid
injections. I am diabetic and taking Metaformin, Insulin, and Glargine.
Q: What is the effect of Steroids taken through injection, on diabetic patient taking Metaformin,Insuli
Answers (1)
6/17/08 11:48pm
Hi,
Thank you for your question. Steroids can definitely interfere with your glucose control. The steroid injections most likely caused an increase in your blood sugars, but once the injections ended, the sugar should have been controlled again by your metformin and insulin use. Dr. Bill Quick, one of our experts, wrote an article about steroid use in diabetes that you may find helpful. You can read it here.
Best of luck,
Casey
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