Diabetes after Covid-19

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Asked for Male, 59 Years

Even after testing negative for covid-19, my father is experiencing high blood sugar level daily. He never had diabetes, it only started when got infected with corona virus. Right Now, he takes one tablet in the morning for keeping the sugar level under control. The tablet was prescribed by the doctor. Even after taking the medicine his blood sugar level increases at evening or remains the same. Please suggest to what should I do for his High blood sugar level.

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Dr. Mahesh.D.M Endocrinologist 23 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mahesh.D.M

Endocrinologist 23 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi... Recovering from Covid-19 can be challenging especially with sugars because patients usually may have received steroids and continuing to take for few days/ weeks At present he may need Insulin for a short period of time to help / support pancreas

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Check Hba1c, Urine routine, creatinine, CRP once

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Diabetes Diet and walk daily 30min

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