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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

Being prepared helps the full consult focus on personalized treatment planning instead of administrative steps

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Sitagliptin (Aschner et al., 2006), saxagliptin (Rosenstock et al., 2009), and vildagliptin (Keating, 2010) all improve glucose metabolism in diabetic patients

A provider can review your medical history, current medications, weight management goals, and whether this type of treatment may be appropriate