Prednisone and diabetes
I was on prednisone awhile ago and discovered it can raise my blood sugar sky high, as well as my blood pressure. Has anyone else experienced this? I am usually low instead of high.
Thanks for reaching out. Yes, steroids (which Prednisone is) can certainly raise blood sugars. Are you still taking Prednisone? Have your blood sugars leveled out? I'd encourage you to speak with your doctor about any new, changing or concerning symptoms, if you haven't already. In addition to speaking with your doctor, this article may be helpful: https://type2diabetes.com/living/blood-sugar-effect-procedure Best, Kelly, Type2diabetes.com Community Moderator Whenever I have a COPD flareup I have to take prednisone. I also have to really keep an eye on my sugar levels. One strange thing is in the summer if I go out and sit on the bench outside my apartment for a few minutes my sugar will drop. Good luck!
The effect of the sun on your blood sugar is really interesting,
. Have you ever asked your doctor about it? - Lori (Team Member)
I have mentioned this to my doctor, and she told me that heat can either cause your sugar to drop or rise. Of course, afterwards I google it and found multiple sources that agree with her.
Hi
. I did a little googling myself after reading your comment. How cool! Another excuse to be outside. 😀 - Lori (Team Member) 
Hello
, You brought back a memory that I hadn't thought about for decades. My mom got diagnosed with T2D back in the 70's. We didn't have AC and the doctor told my mom that the heat could cause her sugar to rise. Her sugar rose to 1,000. Not sure if it was from the heat or not. This is another whole story.
So have you decided to stay in the air conditioner while it's hot? Or make any lifestyle changes. Thanks for sharing this with us. Diane (Team Member)
Sorry I am late to the party, but Diane to answer your question it all depends on my copd/emphysema. I love to get out and walk my little dog but at times the heat and humidity has other plans for me. Luckily, I have a caregiver in the building that takes him out. If I find my sugar levels are high, I throw on my portable oxygen and get him out. He knows when I am going to take him out when he sees me putting my sneakers on! It's like mommy is taking me out,
yeaaaah!, oh that is so sweet. I have fur babies too and they love going outside. It seems like you are handling things very well. Thanks for replying. Diane (Team Member)
