My thoughts would be highly hypocritical, and that I should practice what I preach. I'm eating holiday cookies, candy and junk like there's no tomorrow and I come from a family of type 2 diabetics (I've dodged that bullet, for now). I've gone through the same thing Steven's going through, it's a side effect of the Prednisone. I've gained 20 lbs in the last year due in part with the increase in pred.

If it hasn't been done, I'd have his glucose tested along with a lipid panel (cholesterol, etc.). Prednisone can alter these numbers. Both tests require fasting. Yes, I had mine recently tested and all were normal, whew!

I'm sure fruits and vegetables die a slow death on your counter as they do on mine, but I try to hide all of the junk in the 'cupboard of shame' in the kitchen. It takes away from the visual stimulation. I also try not to eat directly out of the box or bag, instead pouring snacks into a bowl. It makes you aware of your intake if you keep going back for refills.

Can he do any light exercise?

Jim