While you are having your steroid therapy your blood sugar levels will be checked regularly by blood tests. You may be asked to test your urine for sugar. You will be shown how to do this. Tell your doctor if you get very thirsty or if you are passing more urine than usual. Fluid retention due to changed salt and water balance.
Some people have a bloated feeling in the abdomen.
This is usually only a problem with long-term treatment. You may notice that you feel hungrier than usual while taking steroids, and this can make you want to eat more than usual. Increased chance of infection and delayed healing of injuries. It is important to maintain good personal hygiene to prevent infection. Women may find that their periods become irregular or stop.