Sarcoid diabetes and prednisone

Hi guy's. Im freaking out here.. about 2 weeks ago my mom, aged 60 was diagnosed with sarcoid in her lungs and dr suspects it also caused the heart issue's. She has a peacemaker as well.fitted in April. Since starting prednisone, she has lost weight,skin is weaker and worst of all her sugar levels are all over the place. She does take metformin. Two days ago it was 2.2, tonight its28.6.has any one else had this side effect. I would appreciate any feedback. Nyt nyt from s africa


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Steroids and diabetes

by Selwyn - 2017-10-17 14:13:02

Taking steroids ( prednisolone) will worsen her diabetes. Normally prednisolone will cause fluid retention and raised sugars. Weight gain is common. Blood pressure raised. There is bone density loss. 

The fact that your Mum is loosing weight is a bad sign. I would suggest that  her diabetic control is lost, she needs reassessing and probably more meds. Weight loss occurs as sugar is lost in the urine ( causes thirst). 

Weight loss can be caused by other medical problems. 

She should take some protection against bone loss if she is on prednisolone for any time.

Need to get her to see a medic.

Kind regards,

Selwyn

Sarcoid diabetes and prednisone

by lee53266 - 2017-10-17 16:16:26

Thanks Selwyn. I will get her to a doc. Best of health to all.

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