How to apply glucocorticoids correctly?

       1. The treatment plan and dosage must be formulated by a doctor of rheumatology in a regular hospital according to the condition. It is usually taken in the morning at dawn to reduce side effects.  2.Used in combination with slow-acting drugs or immunosuppressants, the hormone dosage can be reduced.  3.Regularly test blood lipids, blood sugar, blood pressure, blood electrolytes, etc., and pay attention to hormone side effects.  4.Unauthorized discontinuation of hormones is very dangerous and may even cause acute attack of the disease.  5.The usual diet should be low in sugar and take calcium and active vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis.  6.You should contact your doctor frequently and take the medication under the guidance of your doctor. Initially, you may need to review the medication once every half a month, and gradually once every one to three months, and after the condition is very stable, your doctor will gradually extend the review interval.  7. If there is any change in the condition, you should consult the doctor in time to avoid delaying the treatment.  Remember: it is relatively safe to take hormones under the guidance of a doctor!