I'm diabetic, and is problem in itself, and can compound treatment, healing, and infections. Tight glucose control should be maintained. I must say since I went down in weight, from my average of 245llbs to now 185lbs, my glucose level is much better, still not perfect. The steroids given to me during infusion, decadron, did raise my glucose levels so high they were unreadable (above 600), so that should be kept in mind, inform the medical staff or contact doctor. That is dangerous itself, can cause dehydration, and compromise the kidneys.