SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index
  Find a Doctor      Articles      Encyclopedia   Blogs   Tickers    Search  Register    FAQ    Log in 

does prednisone cause blood sugar to rise

 The time now is 10/06/08 - 22:09
Post new topic Reply to topic
SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index -> Drugs & Medications -> Corticosteroids (Hormonal preparations)
Search forums for:
  
Did you find posts in this topic useful?
Author Message
shirbob9@aol.com
Guest






Report abuse
PostPosted: 02/16/06 - 21:49    Post subject: does prednisone cause blood sugar to rise Vote now! Reply with quote
i took 40mg of predisone a day for 2 weeks without being weaned from it. my blood sugar went up to 450........i am now taking meds to control the diabetes..........
Back to top
Did you find this post useful?
heidi
Moderator


Joined: 16 Dec 2005
Posts: 532


Report abuse
PostPosted: 02/20/06 - 12:08    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote
Yes, prednisone has a tendency of rising blood sugar and even contributing to diabetes to some people especially those who may be predisposed to it. Do you have a family history of diabetes maybe?

Prednisone makes our bodies metabolize sugar and carbohydrates differently making some people weight gain and experience high levels of sugar in the blood by making our bodies resistant to insulin. In this way, a person may develop diabetes. The rates of Prednisone causing this disorder are 10-24%.

Have you been taken off Prednisone? Your sugar levels should go back to normal some time after stopping the drug.
Back to top
Did you find this post useful?
Your Ad Here
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic Reply to topic
SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index -> Drugs & Medications -> Corticosteroids (Hormonal preparations) All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Page 1 of 1

Related topics:
Polymyalgia Rheumatica Prednisone
iritis and prednisone
how long it takes prednisone to start working?
surgery hammertoe anesthesia prednisone
Does Prednisone cause constipation?
prednisone and smoking pot
Personality changes from Prednisone????????????????
autoimmune hepatitis and prednisone
Can excercise alone correct gynecomastia caused by childhood use of prednisone for Asthma?
what can i do to help the face swelling while i am on prednisone
Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome Prednisone
is OK to treat psoriasis w prednisone?
lap band surgery w/prednisone
Prednisone for Orbital Myositis
Prednisone
Scared of Prednisone
how does prednisone work with polymyalgia rheumatica?
Help with weight loss and taking prednisone
Prednisone and Heart Disease
Cocaine with prednisone
My Navigator
  • Unanswered posts
    		•


     



    Information provided on this site is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for medical advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your physician or health care provider. Only your physician can provide relevant diagnosis, prescribe medications and/or put you on adequate therapies.

    Privacy Policy | Registration terms | Global Terms of Use | Copyright policy | Advertising policy | About us | Contact us


    Discussion boards licensed and powered by ZoneX v. 3.0
    Development supported by LifeForm Inc.


    All Rights Reserved by SteadyHealth.com ©2004-2008