Prednisone suppresses the immune system and prevents the body from releasing substances that trigger inflammation. Most ...

[1] The mainstay of treatment is oral glucocorticoids (GC), with the recent BSR-BHPR guidelines suggesting an initial prednisone dose comprised between 15 and 20 mg as appropriate. [2] However ...

Taking prednisone can make the liver resistant to insulin, raising blood sugar levels and potentially leading to steroid-induced diabetes. Steroids may also worsen existing diabetes symptoms.