Glad you have joined the group and hope you get all the answers you need. I am chiming in to say that your taper begins after your pain and inflammatory markers (C- Reactive Protein and Sed Rate) are stable. Blood sugar is a concern for me too and mine has recently been on the rise. A consistent low glycemic diet has been effective for me to lower blood sugar in the past, but I have not been diligent recently and it is showing. I hope this is helpful and I am glad that you are here. Blessings! ❤️