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Covid and diabetes
Do covid medicines increase blood sugar levels ??? Which medicine causes the blood sugar to increase ??? Please tell me. Plz
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Dr. Rohini Gajare
Diabetologist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
Covid infection itself causes fluctuation in sugar levels
If patient is on steroid for covid management,sugars are likely increase rapidly
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Healthy diet and regular exercise is the key to control sugars
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Dr. Rakesh Parikh
Diabetologist
23 yrs exp
Jaipur
Steroids can increase sugar levels. Covid infection itself like any other infection can raise sugars
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