‘High dose of steroids when not indicated can lead to Mucormycosis’: AIIMS Director

May 21, 2021

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr Randeep Guleria on May 21 informed that the steroid high doses when not indicated in mild or early disease could lead to high blood sugar levels and a high chance of Mucormycosis. Guleria said, “Steroid use has become much more in this COVID wave, & steroids given when not indicated in mild or early disease can cause a secondary infection. Those given high dose of steroids when not indicated can lead to high blood sugar levels & a high chance of Mucormycosis.” “We have to see at prevention of this outbreak. Three factors are very important- good control of blood sugar levels, those on steroids must monitor blood sugar levels regularly, and be careful about when to give steroids and their dosage,” he added.