Could my recent one-week course of prednisolone for facial weakness (Bell's palsy) have triggered high blood sugar or diabetes, causing my ongoing frequent urination and extreme thirst for the past 15 days, especially given my history of diabetes during pregnancy (previously treated with insulin), my current use of Amlong for high blood pressure after giving birth, and a recent blood sugar reading of 155?
Yes, prednisolone can definitely raise blood sugar levels, especially given your history of gestational diabetes. Steroids often trigger temporary high blood sugar, which explains your symptoms of increased thirst and frequent urination. Your blood pressure medication, Amlong (amlodipine), is not the cause of these symptoms. While a reading of 155 mg/dL is elevated. Because these symptoms have persisted for 15 days, I highly recommend contacting your healthcare provider soon. They can check your blood sugar levels to determine if this is a temporary steroid side effect or if your body needs some support to bring your levels back to a healthy range.