Uceris - glucose

Hi guys,

I have UC and been suffering from a severe flare for the past 5 months. I finally started taking uceris about 10 days ago. I have taken Uceris before and it has helped but it works really slowly now. I got a blood test done and for the first time my glucose is high. I have been taking regular blood tests but my glucose was always in the normal range. Since I began Uceris it has increased. Is this concerning? Will it cause me to have diabetes?

I havent heard back from the doctor yet. Another question I just started Uceris but I am only 10% better any suggestions if I can up the dose? Any experience with Uceris? Its my worst flare.

Uceris/budesonide and prednisone are known as glucocorticoids due to there powerful effect on blood sugar. Your sugar levels are going to be high while on steroids, expected, so do ignore that reading for the duration of which you are on steroids.

The dosage of Uceris is fixed, it works best on mild inflammation only. You should get a response in 2-weeks or less.