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Diabetes after covid and steroid
I had oral steroids for 5-6 days in covid.
Since then my sugar levels are high.
Fasting 130
PP 229
Is this temporary or permanent ?
Been 15 days I am taking Metformin 500.
Plz suggest.
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Just stop all medication for 3 weeks then repeat the test..or consult
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Are these your reports before taking metformin?
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Dr. Khushboo
General Physician
8 yrs exp
New Delhi
Steroid could be a cause . But still get done hba1c for precautions
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Dr. Saqiba Afzal
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Srinagar
Hi
As per your blood sugar it's not that bad still you can get HbA1c levels checked and later your treatment can be rationalized as per your reports
Thankyou
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