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H1bac 5.8 &average blood sugar 120

2021-05-14 04:12:45
Hi recently recovered from covid and under steroid treatment for 10 days 8mg/day. Undergone vitals tests and found h1bac 5.8 and average blood sugar is 120. Fasting value 90 and post lunch 130.No history of diabetic. What are those values, does steroids increased blood sugars??
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Your values are normal .

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Hello Prediabetes levels of hba1c Present sugars normal range..
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repeat FBS,ppbs after completing course of steroids (24 hrs later).
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diet modification required.. physical activity is preferred daily for 15-30 min

Answered2021-05-14 13:55:41

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Yes steroids increase blood sugars in people who are prone to developing diabetes. But current values are normal

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