Covid Virus
Q.
Hi this is Rajender, I have been diagnosed with diabetes. Before that in june 22 I was tested positive for covid 19 and it took me around 20 days to recover. Can blood sugar be level be raised after covid 19. Fasting is 285 post lunch is 373 hba1c is 11.8.
A.
The answer is Yes or No, Depending on the situation.
There is a condition called Stress hyperglycemia is when there will be a transient elevation of blood sugar levels secondary to raised cortisol levels in the blood due to stress. But in his case, it's highly unlikely because for HbA1c levels to reach 11 it takes at least three months of uncontrolled sugars. Indicating a long duration of uncontrolled sugars rather than transient stress hyperglycemia.
Dr. Dolla Raja Ramesh
Diabetologist, Hyderabad
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