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11/24/09 08:10 AM

"I was on prednisone for hives.I have been off for 4wks & my B.G. are still very high .Is this normal?"
Asked By: gksjwb  
Category: Blood Glucose Monitoring

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I also twisted my ankle which limited my activities.I usually walk 3-4 miles a day as well as do yoga for 45 min a day.I have only been doing light excercise on my bike & low impact yoga.

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12/27/09 01:05 AM

Hello,

Thanks for asking dLife. Glad that you are recovering well.

Prednisone is in a class of drugs called corticosteroids. Prednisone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

The short-term side effects of prednisone use include high blood glucose (sugar) levels. After stopping the medicine, the body may need time to adjust when you stop taking it. The amount of time it takes for the blood glucose to return to pre-prednisone levels varies greatly.

In general, the longer you have been taking the drug and the higher your prednisone dosage, the longer it takes to taper off prednisone.

Continue to monitor your blood glucose regularly and make the appropriate adjustments to your diabetes medication as prescribed.

The reduced amount of exercise would mean that you are using fewer calories. The extra calories can also contribute to weight gain and high blood glucose levels.

Talk with your doctor if your blood glucose fails to taper down after an additional 3-4 weeks. Also,talk with him or her if you notice any other bothersome symptoms after stopping the prednisone.

Take care.

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE
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