Can chemotherapy/radiation cause elevated blood sugar .... if yes .. whether its temp or permanent.

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Can chemotherapy/radiation cause elevated blood sugar .... if yes .. whether its temp or permanent.

[manish_vkg TeamBCI]

Chemo can reduce the functionality of liver/kidney which can elevate the blood sugar level..as we know chemo will kill cells in our body...chemo may damaged including those that produce insulin; therefore, if the insulin making cells are damaged, this can lead to having high blood sugar levels.

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[MsLockYourPosts TeamBCI]

Steroids, which are often included in the pre meds, can also have this effect.

Pat

[kontak TeamBCI]

As far as my knowledge The effects are temporary