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blood sugar up after symbicort

jami46
jami46
I just did my blood sugar and it is 311.My blood sugar has never been that high before.This scares me.
grannie
grannie
Really, I have been on Symbicort for over two years, never had a problem, sorry that is happening, be sure to check with you Endocrinologist and find out why that is happening.
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deleted_user
From "Drugs.com":
Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical ..........

* Diabetes mellitus or
* Hyperglycemia (high glucose in the blood) or
* Ketoacidosis (high ketones in the blood)Blood sugar levels may increase

jami: Please contact your doctor about your high blood sugar.
Best wishes.