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Corticosteroids and Diabetes: How Steroids Cause High Blood Sugar and What to Do About It
4 Mar

Corticosteroids and Diabetes: How Steroids Cause High Blood Sugar and What to Do About It

by Prudence Bateson Mar 4 2026 10 Medications

Corticosteroids like prednisone can cause dangerous spikes in blood sugar-even in people without diabetes. Learn how steroids trigger hyperglycemia, who's at highest risk, and what steps to take to manage it safely.

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