Commonly prescribed steroids, time taken for hyperglycaemic effects to resolve and most suitable insulin to manage hyperglycaemia11
| Steroid | Time taken for resolution of hyperglycaemic effects | Insulin regimen to manage hyperglycaemia |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone | 12–16 hours | Intermediate-acting insulin (Humulin I or Insulatard) |
| Methylprednisolone | 12–16 hours | Intermediate-acting insulin |
| Dexamethasone | 24–36 hours | Twice daily intermediate-acting or once daily long-acting insulin (glargine or detemir) |