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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?
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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/.
Answered 3/29/2021
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