Pre-diabetic?

sugarbushroad
sugarbushroad Posts: 1 Member
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I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes w/an a1c of 5.8. I was on prednisone twice in the past 3 months. I had diabetic symptoms which makes sense because it happens when I take prednisone. My question is, could this be a false pre-diabetes. Is that even a thing?

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  • stupidcat47
    stupidcat47 Posts: 2 Member
    I am actually in a very similar situation. I have asthma-2 flares in 4 months-on prednisone 2x and sweaty, thirsty, peeing a lot, sometimes dizzy and HOT HOT HOT. I realize that this could just be the prednisone side effects but they seem to be sticking around this time-2 months later. I have a rec for blood work a1c to be done and am curious about others results with this. Hoping for ok a1c but nervous.
  • loulee997
    loulee997 Posts: 273 Member
    If you were pre-diabetic, you are still pre-diabetic.
    But prednisone can make your symptoms appear worse. It doesn't mean you are in full-blown diabetes.

    My diabetic friends have better control of their blood sugar with a modified Keto diet. They eat more carbs than a full Keto--but significantly less than their normal meals. Doctors often prescribe the Heart Health Diet--which is heavy on carbs. For some people, it can cause sugar spikes to grow worse.

    If the HHD doesn't work for you, talk to your doctor about trying a modified Keto to control blood sugar. It should ALWAYS be done with doctor input.

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