Energy require to convert saline water to fresh water for a range of salinity and recovery levels. 1 kJ/kg (1.05 kWh/kgal). Seawater is 3.5% dissolved salts by weight.
I'm type 1 diabetic, always had problems w prednisone raising my blood sugar. I was just prescribed 20 mg a day for 7 days for a SLE flare up. I can't believe this, I'm having quite a few lows! It was interesting to see someone else have the same.
How do steroid medications affect blood sugar? Topics | Diabetes | How do steroid medications affect blood sugar? Steroid medications can decrease the body's ability to use its blood sugar for energy. This can cause increased blood sugar (glucose). This condition is called hyperglycemia, or steroid-induced diabetes. Avoiding concentrated carbohydrates will help decrease the side effects of steroid medications. These foods are high in simple sugars and should be avoided: