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When might a non-diabetic pt require insulin to control blood sugar?

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Some steroids have been known to cause rises in blood sugar. Prednisone (which is commonly used) is notorious for this.

If a person requires the long-term use of steroids, insulin may be needed to help in controlling blood sugar. It’s not diabetes…and for the most part, the rise in sugar is temporary.

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5 Comments to "When might a non-diabetic pt require insulin to control blood sugar?"

  1. J B

    September 9, 2009

    When they are pregnant and have gestational diabetes.
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  2. wendy m

    September 9, 2009

    this is something you must adress to a doctor not online. Go
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  3. Arabian Dune

    September 9, 2009

    during severe critical illness.
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  4. emt_me911

    September 9, 2009

    Some steroids have been known to cause rises in blood sugar. Prednisone (which is commonly used) is notorious for this.

    If a person requires the long-term use of steroids, insulin may be needed to help in controlling blood sugar. It’s not diabetes…and for the most part, the rise in sugar is temporary.

    EMT
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  5. connie l

    September 9, 2009

    maybe when theyre in a condition or illness that increases their sugar like being on a steroid.
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