Pred and Diabetes

[Granbee]

Diagnosed October 2018. Just tapering to 10mg at the moment. Very stiff knee, blurred vision and very fatigued. Waking every 2 hours to go to the loo. Think I should get sugar levels checked?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Are you thirsty and drinking more? If so, probably good idea to check sugars.

[Granbee in reply to DorsetLady]

Don't feel particularly thirsty, but won't harm to have sugars tested. Disturbed sleep does not help!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Granbee]

No it doesn’t. But best to get checked anyway.

[piglette]

It is suggested that you get a glucose test such as HbA1c every year if you have PMR and are taking steroids.

[Granbee in reply to piglette]

Thanks - will get it done after new year

[PMRCanada in reply to piglette]

Yes I had that test done in the beginning, and now I get monthly blood work for glucose levels, CRP, and ESR. I see my GP once every three months to get weighed, blood pressure checked and discuss progress.

I too have ongoing "disturbed" sleep as I take my pred dose at 2am, and from there get up every 2-3 hours to urinate. It is worth it though, as I have no pain and very little stiffness when I rise for the day.

Have you had a knee xray or MRI to check for organic issues outside of PMR/GCA? You should follow up with your blurred vision, and fatigue seems to part and parcel of what we experience with PMR/GCA. You were diagnosed recently and down to 10mg, what dose did you start at? It may be that your last drop was too much, hence your stiff knee and fatigue.

[Rose54]

Hi

I sent away for a free glucose monitor

As a lot of diabetic's in my family

Just test once a week so I can keep a eye on things