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Question: From Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
I am an SLE patient who developed diabetes due to prednisolone, and it has gotten worse. Is there any alternative for SLE treatment?
Answer:
Long term prednisolone [a steroid medication] use can cause a person's body to have glucose intolerance which is very much like diabetes. There are some other options for treating SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus), but they all have various risks and benefits. I would discuss the situation with your rheumatologist if you are interested in learning about trying a different medication.
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Original posting 5 Apr 2001
Posted to Other Illnesses
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Last Updated: Sun Jan 15 12:18:27 2006
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