<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I have SLE diagnosed in 1983during my pregnancy. Also have renal tubular acidosis, Medulary Sponge Kidneys, shorten syndrome. I have a very inactive life. Last three days having severe edema in legs, dizziness, blurred vision, and weaker then usual. I take 10mgs prednisone a day plus a host of other medications. Over the past 2 years my weight has gone up higher then it s ever been, even during my pregnancies. I m 5 6 weight 187lbs. I m worried about diabetes since it runs in the Family. Could this be what s causing these symptoms?  <response>: Hello, Since you have a history of Diabetes running in your family you should get Blood sugar F PP done at the earliest. Uncontrolled blood sugar levels may trigger worsen the symptoms of the other illnesses from which you are suffering. Avoid a sedentary lifestyle, it is very unhealthy. Do regular exercises walking. Maintain healthy weight. Stay away from junk oily food. Since you have a history of SHE, dizziness, headache, blurred vision are due t it. Get treated. You have a history of Renal tubular acidosis and severe edema in the legs at present, you are suggested to get a follow-up treatment done to detect get evaluated for the degree of the kidney disease from which you are suffering from. Get physically examined treated at the earliest. In the meantime, restrict your salt intake, take plenty of water, veggies, fruits berries. Stay away from addictions stress. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. 