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Lasting Effects of Prednisone?

Lasting Effects of Prednisone?

I recently was administered Prednisone over a 10 day period, 20mg.  Prior to taking the Prednisone my blood sugar levels were good, within the normal range.  I find that now that I have been weaned off the Prednisone, approximately fifteen days now, my blood sugar readings have not returned to the normal range as prior to taking the Prednisone. I am within an acceptable weight range and exercise 45 minutes every day.  I am distressed over this turn of events and am perplexed as to whether I will ever regain the good readings I previously had or now have to do something more drastic.  By the way I take glucophage twice a day, and do not want to have begin taking insulin.
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After two weeks the prednisone should have worn off. Don't be too distressed. Ebverything will eventually come back to what it was.
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"I take glucophage twice a day"
The reason for this is you're diabetic? Or to counter-act the Prednisone?
In a person with type 2 diabetes, Prednisone may cause a rise in blood sugar. You weren't on Prednisone for very long so, as Caregiver said, everything will come back to what it was.

I would suggest monitoring the blood sugar more frequently and follow diabetes nutritional guidelines. Insulin is the very last option so don't get overly concerned prematurely.
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