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I am taking prednisone since 3 years now for having sle and gained 30 pounds what is the most suitable diet for me and is their special diet for sle ?
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See details: You need to minimize carbohydrate intake, control portion size, no snacking or junk food, no sweets, pasta, bread and no sodas, regular or diet.
Answered 6/15/2013
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