Diabetes with Crohn's?

Hi Mabel, according to what I've read online about the side-effects of Medrol, blood sugar rises (a lot) and "diabetics need to adjust their insulin".   I suppose that's what's happening to you.  I would think the doctor or lab staff should have warned you about this so you were prepared and could have adjusted your meds.  Since you only had to take Medrol for the test, it should be declining in your body little by little.  Call your doctor to confirm this.  In the meantime, you would need to monitor your blood sugar probably more often and adjust your meds until it's back to normal.  I know other members here have had some long-term use of steroids like prednisone for certain conditions and their blood sugar was messed up.  Maybe your pharmacist can answer your questions about how long it stays in the body and how long you will see the effects.  Sorry I can't help more.  Good luck.   

Hi Mabel.  I'm glad you see it coming down.  You can help it further by what you're eating, too.  If you're eating bread, potatoes, cereals, etc., cut way down on them and that will help the blood sugar come down too.  Best of luck.

Thanks for all of your replies. My blood glucose readings are much better today. I hate the fact that everything seems to effect your glucose readings. Medications, illnesses ect..... I sometimes find it hard to balance the two diseases. Lately my crohn's has been rearing it's ugly head and my glucose readings have been all over the place. GI doctor this week and Diabetes doctor in May. A never ending battle I guess. Life sometimes is so depressing. UGH!!!!!!

Thanks for all of your replies. Well the CT scan showed no active crohn's. It showed 2 small (2mm) polyps in my gallbladder and no stones. Still experiencing abdomen pain and back pain. Another test (hyda scan) scheduled for 4/11. This will tell if my gallbladder is functioning.My GI doctor thinks that I may have a malfunctioning gallbladder. Evidently diabetics sometimes have this happen.