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H1bac 5.8 &average blood sugar 120
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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Dr. Apsia Ruhi
Endocrinologist
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello
Prediabetes levels of hba1c
Present sugars normal range..
Next Steps
repeat FBS,ppbs after completing course of steroids (24 hrs later).
Health Tips
diet modification required..
physical activity is preferred daily for 15-30 min
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Dr. Rakesh Parikh
Diabetologist
23 yrs exp
Jaipur
Yes steroids increase blood sugars in people who are prone to developing diabetes. But current values are normal
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