A member asked:

Can i take prednisone starting at 50 mg/day for 5 days then decreasing until 15 days total with an a1c of 6.0? concerned about steroid induced diabetes. not currently on diabetic meds. thank you?

Q: can i take prednisone starting at 50 mg/day for 5 days then decreasing until 15 days total with an a1c of 6.0? concerned about steroid induced diabetes. not currently on diabetic meds. thank you?

: Prednisone is not a benign medication and should not be taken unless prescribed by a doctor. Why do you want to take this medication? Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Prednisone is not a benign medication and should not be taken unless prescribed by a doctor. Why do you want to take this medication? Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/29/2021

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Can i take prednisone starting at 50 mg/day for 5 days then decreasing until 15 days total with an a1c of 6.0? concerned about steroid induced diabetes. not currently on diabetic meds. thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

My diabetes was controlled w/diet &pills. After taking prednisone 4 bells palsy my fasting readings r 200+. How can I get my glucose back to normal?

A member asked:

Prescribed 100mg of Prednisone day1 to taper off by 20mg until day6. Is this safe, and considered long term use? Afraid of bad side effects like weight gain, muscle loss,diabetes,etc.

A member asked:

I was on prednisone for 18 months wich caused adrinal supression/diabetes. Can that be reversed?

A member asked:

B4 pregnancy, fasting glucose was 99, A1C 5.2. Pregnant atm and will take the Glucose Tolerance Test soon. Will my high fasting glucose b4 pregnancy make me fail this test? Any tips and advice on how to prevent gestational diabetes? Very concerned?

A member asked:

48 yr old male. A1C after summer sweet indulge went up to 6.4 from 6.1 five months ago . How to bring it down to Atleast 6? PCP said keep it down below 6.9 even though 6.5 is officially diabetes. You dont start meds over 7.0 because of young age?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Can I take prednisone starting at 50 MG/day for 5 days then decreasing until 15 days total with an A1C of 6.0? Concerned about steroid induced diabetes. Not currently on diabetic meds. Due to 8 month continued hearing loss in right ear.Thank you?

I need an endocrinologist. I have prednisone induced diabetes. I'm 56, 5'1 and weigh 113. I can't eat hardly any carbs without skyrocketing my bs. I'm on metformin 2 tabs a day.When I take more it makes me sick/ diarrhea. My fasting bs is 250 to 347?

HX diabetes II. Allergic rxn to possible medication. Stopped all meds, and on prednisone 40mg for last 5 days. Sugar 250. Wht num is dangerously high?

I have pre diabetes and am weaning off prednisone after hospital stay for asthma. 3 hour post meal reading is 222. Highest number ever. Concerned?

ONE prednisone shot yesterday won't have another dose. normal fasting glucose 90 this morning 135. not diagnosed with diabetes. how long should elevated glucose last? should I be concerned?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?