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.
Step 2. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Place ice and cold water in a large bowl and set it to the side. Add the green beans to the boiling water for three minutes. Quickly put the green beans in the ice water to cool, for 3 minutes, and then thoroughly drain. Step 3.