Prednisone makes our bodies metabolize sugar and carbohydrates differently making some people weight gain and experience high levels of sugar in the blood by making our bodies resistant to insulin. In this way, a person may develop diabetes. The rates of Prednisone causing this disorder are 10-24%. H.
Your ex-wife may receive Social Security Disability Income---SSDI---based on your condition, even if you are paying alimony. As with other Social Security benefits, alimony is considered unearned income and will reduce the overall amount of benefits she receives.
Alimony is considered unearned income and a countable source of income when determining SSI eligibility. If you are receiving alimony, the amount of your SSI benefits may be reduced by the amount of your alimony payment. Alimony payments that exceed the income limit will make you ineligible for SSI.