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kazimihote
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Posted 5/21/2020 11:58 PM (GMT -7)
Hello, I used uceris about 3 week ago, and my glucose is high now. Is this due to medication side effects?
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ambling
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Posted 5/22/2020 12:21 AM (GMT -7)
Hi Kazimihote,

Steroids, including uceris, can cause insulin resistance which makes blood glucose levels rise. It's fairly common, and unless you have diabetes they don't usually worry too much as it should go back to normal.

Hope the uceris helps your UC. Chat with your doctor about this.
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iPoop
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Posted 5/25/2020 12:24 PM (GMT -7)
Uceris can affect your blood sugar while you're on it, not sure that affect last 3 weeks post pred. Ask your gasteroenterologist.
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