[acb-diabetics] how long should cortozone affect sugar

[dee clayton]

Hi Barb,

I have had corisone shots in my knnes and both dotctors have told me that my 
blood sugars would probably be high for three or four days.  That is usually 
about how long it is before they start going back done again.

Dee


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "MARILYN LUTTER" <marlutt at verizon.net>
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Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: [acb-diabetics] how long should cortozone affect sugar


> Hi Barbara,
>
> I know that cortisone shots can cause blood sugar increases.  I have been
> fortunate that when I have had cortisone shots I have not experienced an
> extreme reaction.  I don't know how long you can expect this to continue,
> but I would suggest discussing with a medical person who is knowledgeable
> about factors effecting blood sugar.  The physician who did the injection
> might not be the most knowledgeable about the question.  If you have an
> endocrinologist that would be the person to talk with.
>
> Marilyn Lutter
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Barbara Mattson" <barbieann519 at charter.net>
> To: "Discussion list for diabetics and/or ACB issues"
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> Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 9:24 PM
> Subject: [acb-diabetics] how long should cortozone affect sugar
>
>
> On feb. 14 i had a cortozone shot in my shoulder for tendenitis. since 
> then
> most of my sugars have been in the 200's to nearly 300. how long should i
> expect this to go on?
>
> barb mattson
>
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