why does solu medrol cause hyperglycemis?
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because solumedrol is a corticosteroid and every cortico steroid cause hyperglycemia. also its in the family of glucocorticoid and it release glucose in the blood
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Yes that  I'am aware of I take it every day and has not caused me any harm.I'am not sure about it helping you to not gain wieght.It's only uses are to promote sugar metabolism and support membrane fluidity and promote insulin-mediated glucose uptake by cells.\n\n-Assists insulin in the biochemical regulation of fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism.
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If you take additional measures such as ...\n\nhttp://www.solgar.co.uk/healthnotes/healthnotes.asp?org=boots&ContentID=1033009\n\nAnd\n\nhttp://www.solgar.co.uk/healthnotes/healthnotes.asp?org=boots&ContentID=1030007\n\nRegards,
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they risk for alcohol abuse, therefore they are at risk for diabetics... take goood care of your self :)
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The problem really is that most over-the-counter and prescription meds cause huge spikes in blood sugar, which can make it worse. THe best advice I can give is to exercise, exercise, exercise. Keeps the blood flowing and circulation healthy.
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Registered Nurse here; Could be a number of things, however the first thing that comes to my mind, is your diet.  If you have a tendency to eat a diet high in acid, like tomatos, tomatoe soup, pizza, Italian foods, Mexican foods, etc.  Your likely to get mouth ulcers at intervals.  Doesn't sound like an allergic reaction, sounds more like an irration.  One can take 30cc of Maalox, with Benedryl exlier, read on container and see the correct dosage of Benedryle mix the Benedryl and Maalox together, swiss in mouth for about 30 seconds and swallow, this will coat the lesions in the mouth and offer you relieve.  Strongly advise you to make an appointment and see your health care professional ASAP! If something is amidst your catching it early.  Thanks for the opportunity  to address your question.
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This is a common side effect of prednisone. You should call your physician and ask him or her to prescribe an alternative steroid (like Medrol). This is usually as effective and has a better side effect profile.
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from a diabetic myself who is taking the same drug...first of your sugar is quite high to be thristy all the time, it will subside in time, as your sugar get under control the thrist will ease, stay away from fruit juices and sugars, water is fine, you can drink all you want and can hold...if you need any more answears feel free to write me and good luck
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No one is gonna be able to answer this with that little information.  Why did you post in diabetes?  Do you know what proton pumps are?  They have nothing to do with diabetes- they make acid.
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Yes, apparently, all atypical antipsychotics can increase your risk for developing Type II Diabetes.  This is what Medline states:\n"you should know that you may have increases in your blood sugar (hyperglycemia) while you are taking this medication, even if you do not already have diabetes. If you have schizophrenia, you are more likely to develop diabetes than people who do not have schizophrenia, and taking aripiprazole or similar medications may increase this risk. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms while you are taking aripiprazole: extreme thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, or weakness. It is very important to call your doctor as soon as you have any of these symptoms, because high blood sugar can cause more serious symptoms, such as dry mouth, upset stomach and vomiting, shortness of breath, breath that smells fruity, or decreased consciousness, and may become life-threatening if it is not treated at an early stage."\n\nIf this is a concern, please consult your physician and/or a nutritionist.
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I don't know if it is available in the middle east, but it is currently available in Europe and Canada.  \n\nI learned about this drug at a conference, the information was buried in a two hour talk by the NIH representative.  (I am surprised I was actually paying attention rather than snoozing).  This appears to be one of the safest drugs to come along in quite a while.  She wasn't trying to sell it or advertise it, but was showing boring graphs and charts, and scientifically discussing the clinical trial results.   Interesting side effects profile, most of the "side effects" are quite beneficial, such as lowering the bad cholesterol levels, reversing some of the symptoms of insulin resistance.  \n\nI have no need for the drug, but was so impressed, I am planning on investing a substantial amount into the company by the end of this year.  It is due to be released for use in the USA in 2007.\n\nBy the way, what would you be using it for?  It has several recommended uses.
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G'day Mark m,\n\nThank you for your question.\n\nI would advise the relevant doctor that you have diabetes and they should be able to advise you whether it does or not.\n\nIn most cases, I would believe not but it would depend on the medication.\n\nRegards
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None of the sites I researched list diabetes as a side effect of\nCardace.  Neuropathy and paresthesia are listed however, which may\ncontribute your cold sensitivity. Other than elevated blood glucose, I\nsee no evidence that Cardace causes diabetes.  In fact, one study of\nover 9,000 patients, Ramipril (Cardace) was found to REDUCE the\nincidence of diabetes. Drugs like Ramipril can help diabetics avoid\ndiabetic kidney damage.\n\n   Has your doctor ordered a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) test on\nyou? This can  help determine your blood glucose over a period of\ntime, as opposed to a random, a post prandial or fasting glucose. Do\nyou have family members with diabetes? Has your doctor diagnosed you\nas a diabetic? Are you taking insulin or medication? Diabetics are\nprone to high blood pressure.\n\nIf you are now diabetic, it is unlikely that Cardace was the cause. \n\n\n“Patients on ramipril had a 30% lower risk of developing diabetes,\nmaking it the first drug ever to be effective in preventing the onset\nof diabetes.”\nhttp://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11075\n\n\nDiabetes:\n=========\nDiabetes, Type 1 is not reversible. Type 2 can be controlled with diet\nand exercise.\n\n“The two major forms of diabetes are type 1 (previously called\ninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes)\nand type 2 (previously called noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus\n(NIDDM) or maturity-onset diabetes).”\n\n“•  Over time, the pancreas becomes unable to produce enough insulin\nto overcome resistance. In type 2 diabetes, the initial effect of this\nstage is usually an abnormal rise in blood sugar right after a meal\n(called postprandial hyperglycemia). This effect is now believed to be\nparticularly damaging to the body.\n•  Eventually, the cycle of elevated glucose further impairs and\npossibly destroys beta cells, thereby stopping insulin production\ncompletely and causing full-blown diabetes. This is made evident by\nfasting hyperglycemia, in which elevated glucose levels are present\nmost of the time.”\nhttp://www.well-connected.com/rreports/doc42full.html\n\n\n"Patient education is essential to help persons with diabetes achieve\nglycemic control, but care should be taken initially to avoid\noverwhelming the patient and family with information. This article\ndiscusses the management approach during the early days and weeks\nfollowing the diagnosis of diabetes."\n\n"During the early period following diagnosis, the support of a social\nworker or psychologist may occasionally be helpful. The patient should\nbe asked about stressors at home or work to elicit information that\nwould suggest the need for appropriate referral. Initial assessment\nshould also address the patient's health care beliefs, educational\nlevel and cultural background. Support systems and financial\ncircumstances, as well as lifestyle and eating habits, are important\nissues."\nhttp://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3225/is_n8_v51/ai_17003723\n\nDiabetes Learning Center\nhttp://www.diabetes.org/all-about-diabetes/diabetes-learning-center.jsp\n\n\n\n\nCardace:\n========\nCardace is an ACE inhibitor, a class of blood pressure\nmedications/anti-hypertensives.\n\n   “Ramipril belongs in a class of drugs called angiotensin converting\nenzyme (ACE) inhibitors which are used for treating high blood\npressure and heart failure and for preventing kidney failure due to\nhigh blood pressure and diabetes. Other ACE inhibitors are enalapril\n(Vasotec), quinapril (Accupril), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril\n(Monopril), benazepril (Lotensin), lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil),\nmoexipril (Univasc) and trandolapril (Mavik). ACE is important because\nit produces the protein, angiotensin II. Angiotensin II contracts the\nmuscles of most arteries in the body, including the heart, thereby\nnarrowing the arteries and elevating the blood pressure. In the\nkidney, the narrowing caused by angiotensi
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Glucose levels can go as high as 1200mg/dl\nThis happens when you have un-attended diabetes, undiagnosed diabetes or infection to a diabetic who is not using insulin correctly. \nTo make you understand how the blood sigar level reaches those heights I will  talk about 2 hyperglycemia (high sugar) states\n\n1. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)\nThis occurs mostly in people with type 1 diabetes. There is no insulin produced by the pancrease and so, the body start breaking down fats and proteins for energy. The end product of lipids metabolism is KETONES. Ketones accumlates in the blood and can be detected in the usrine and such patients have fruity breadth. This condition is a medical emergency and can lead to DEATH due to dehydration, lack of glucose in the cells, Electrolytes imbalance and ketones in the blood.\n\n2. HYPEROSMOLAR HYPERGLYCEMIC NON-KETOTIC SYNDROME\nIn this condition, the patient is producing some insulin that prevents the breakdown of fats to get energy but this insulin is not sifficient enough to prevent hyperglycemia.\nIn this condition, the blood sugars ranges anywhere between 600-1200mg/dl. It is only in this condition that you would find such high blood sugars. In DKA, blood sugard rarely go above 750mg/dl before the patient goes in a comma state or dies. Both of these conditions are medical emergencies.\n\nFrom Greg\nMedical student
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A doctor that I have been seeing for other medical conditions besides anything to do with pregnancy was telling me about a study that a doctor in Penn. was doing for women who had been going to all kinds of trouble trying to get pregnant. They had tried every drug known to man out there and went to the best specialist when he decide to use Metformin a common drug used for people with diabetes. \nThis doctor even suggested the same thing for her own daughter and she was pregnant within two weeks of starting the med. So just a thought!
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I assume she is a type 2 diabetic.\n\nIf she takes it in addition to her normal medication and diet, then there is no problem.\n\nIf she takes it instead of her normal medication and diet, then she is very foolish, and will eventually pay the consequences.
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Sounds like you DB is not under control.  Even a blood sugar taken 2 hours after a meal should not be that high...You may not feel symptoms of hyperglycemia because your body is used to levels that high and it would be a lot higher before you felt differently...You need to check you blood sugars at least 4 times a day, starting with a fasting blood sugar first thing in the morning, then 2 hours after every meal and at bedtime.  If your doctor can't control you with the pills, he may have to start insulin.  Go see your doc and follow the dietary calories that were ordered for you....\nGood luck...