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.
Some medicines can affect blood sugar levels. 1  Aspirin can lower blood sugar if taken in large amounts. 2  Phenylephrine, epinephrine, and ephedrine can raise blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Phenylephrine, epinephrine, and ephedrine are found in asthma medicines, cold remedies and herbal teas.