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How Can Blood Sugar Levels Be Brought Down While On Prednisone?

My husband has type 2 diabetes and IPF - he has been placed on Prednison 10 mg daily which he is taking with food in the morning. This is his second day and we know it can raise the BS but his is now 260 and he is very tired, has a headache and is sleepy. He has just drank 20 oz water, What else can he do to bring the BS down?
Thu, 22 Nov 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Prednisone is a type of steroid medication. Unfortunately, its use is associated with the increase in blood sugar (BS), beside the good effects especially in diabetics where impairment of blood sugar levels is present.

This bad effect will take place until Prednisone treatment will come to an end. Meanwhile, I would suggest increasing the dose of hypoglycemic drugs you might be using. Plus, compulsory is to follow a strict diabetes diet and lifestyle regimen.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini
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How Can Blood Sugar Levels Be Brought Down While On Prednisone?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Prednisone is a type of steroid medication. Unfortunately, its use is associated with the increase in blood sugar (BS), beside the good effects especially in diabetics where impairment of blood sugar levels is present. This bad effect will take place until Prednisone treatment will come to an end. Meanwhile, I would suggest increasing the dose of hypoglycemic drugs you might be using. Plus, compulsory is to follow a strict diabetes diet and lifestyle regimen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini