Cyclosporine success?

I am looking to get some input as far as prednisolone replacements.
Pearl is here because of a long term use of prednisolone, and so I'm very reluctant to start her even on a very short-term dose. However she's having another flare-up of EGC and her vet is recommending a two to three day course of prednisolone.

Has anyone here used cyclosporine for other inflammatory/ auto immune issues and had any huge side effects as far as BG or diabetes is concerned? Any thoughts on cyclosporine in general?

 

A few people on the Lantus forum use or have used alternatives to prednisolone. Would be worth asking the question over there.