Steroid-induced hyperglycaemia — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Post-lunch and evening rises after the morning corticosteroid dose
Morning prednisolone commonly causes greatest hyperglycaemia later in the day, so post-lunch or pre-evening-meal readings are informative. Monitoring frequency and treatment adjustment reflect baseline diabetes therapy, steroid dose, duration and the actual glucose pattern.
Reference: BNF: prednisolone: https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/prednisolone/