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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 18, 2023 | Replies (114)
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Hi. About glucose levels: mine definitely went into the high range after just two weeks on prednisone. I tapered from 30mg. to 25mg a couple of days ago and maybe that will help. Being in the “pre diabetic” range (134 blood glucose level) has made me very thirsty and caused some weight loss (not good). I am seeing my Dr. this Tuesday and hopefully will get some answers on how to proceed. I am also not eating anything that would add to this increase in blood glucose level. It’s great that your levels are in the normal range. One less side effect for you to concern yourself with on this long journey. Maybe mine will go down as I taper, here’s hoping.
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Wanted to get back to you after my most recent Dr. Visit re glucose levels (mine 134). She was not concerned as they were not in the dangerous level (over 200). I am also watching what I eat so as not to contribute to increased levels. I am beginning to taper my daily prednisone dosage and she said the blood glucose levels would go down as a result. I will be at 20 mg for the next two weeks and will get bloodwork done in 10 days. I hope to report that blood glucose levels will have then stabilized in the normal range.