Diabetes and PMR

Posted by debjohn67 @debjohn67, Jun 28, 2023

I was diagnosed just a month ago. I was put on 12mgs per day of methylprednisolone. I also have diabetes and the prednisone is wreaking havoc on that. So I will be starting an infusion of Actemra on July 18. I guess the idea is to put me on that because it doesn't have that effect on diabetes. Just wondering if anyone else was put on an infusion so quickly after being diagnosed.

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merryfield | @merryfield | Jul 15, 2023

Physical therapy might help w mobility. As for diabetes. I have it from steroids. Am on Jardiance, Metformin and Ozempic. Am losing weight but slowly. Glad you were able to get off pred and reduce yr blood sugar.

sandiw77 | @sandiw77 | Jul 15, 2023

I will definitely be praying that you (and the rest of us) will return to normal and never hear from this beast again. I am encouraged that you have managed to get off of prednisone so maybe all that is needed is a good physical therapy program. ❤️