Day 0 (the day prednisone is prescribed): Continue Zepbound on the regular weekly schedule Get a baseline finger-stick glucose if you have a meter, or note your continuous glucose monitor (CGM) reading Plan to monitor glucose 2 to 4 times daily during the steroid course Have a Tums or Pepcid plan in case reflux flares Days 1-5 (the steroid course): Take prednisone in the morning with food, as prescribed Continue Zepbound on schedule Check fasting glucose first thing in the morning Check post-meal glucose 2 hours after lunch and dinner Hydrate well (steroids increase thirst
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The authors emphasize that further validation is required before these findings can be generalized to wider clinical use
Tirzepatide is a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist prescribed for weight management (in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet and exercise) in adults with obesity or who are overweight with at least one weight-related medical condition (such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease)
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