What Causes Elevated Blood Sugar Levels After Taking Proair HFA?
I am 71 y.o. White female, I have severe bronchitis. And started pro air HFR today, my blood sugar has been high. 260+ most of the day . Just an hour ago I checked and it is 395 I have taken the max ordered . I can not find my C.C..
Thu, 24 May 2018
General & Family Physician, Dr. Varinder's Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes , inhaled salbutamoul may cause high sugar level in diabetics. You should control your sugar level by diet or exercise but if not controlled then drug. As your sugar is usually 260 plus be careful. Your random sugar level must not cross 200 mg %.
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What Causes Elevated Blood Sugar Levels After Taking Proair HFA?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes , inhaled salbutamoul may cause high sugar level in diabetics. You should control your sugar level by diet or exercise but if not controlled then drug. As your sugar is usually 260 plus be careful. Your random sugar level must not cross 200 mg %. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.