I have type 2 diabetes, which I controlled then with diet and exercise (no medications). After I started taking prednisone, my blood sugar shot up to 300 mg/dl, and it took me three weeks on Actos to bring it back down. My blood sugar has never been the same, and now I am on diabetes meds. Could the prednisone have caused a lasting effect?
While the beans are cooking, peel a center strip from each new potato with a potato peeler (it makes them look fancier). At the end of 30 minutes, add the potatoes and onion to the beans; add 1/4 cup more broth, if needed. Cook, covered tightly, until potatoes are tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Check the pot often to make sure a small amount of liquid remains. When the potatoes are tender, tilt the lid slightly, off to the side of the pot, and continue to cook until the green beans are completely wilted, about 15 minutes.
Boil for 3-5 minutes, longer for more tender green beans. In a pan, add the tablespoon of olive oil, once hot add the chopped garlic clove and saute until brown. Take the cooked garlic and oil and toss with the green beans. Salt to taste.