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Thank you! Yes it is… but so is my unlucky streak [emoji23]

Thank you! I am sure I read somewhere that the method of administration can increase risks of steroid induced hyperglycaemia in people with diabetes. I think oral tablets and intravenous steroids pose higher risks, than say topical or inhaled methods. A lot of people find it is also dose...

Just got my latest results since going onto a CGM and adding in FIASP. It has been a massive learning curve to get things under control. All the more complicated by being a steroid induced, insulin dependent diabetic on long term high dose prednisolone. I’m happy so far, it’s only been...

Yes it really is a full time job! Good look with the part time work. I hope you enjoy it.

Thanks for your reply @Antje77 - I’m really glad that I can go back to the dietician with the CGM results and argue why their approach isn’t suitable at this stage. How can you tell if the Fiasp has a tail. Does the Libre graph show it clearly? Some of the info with the insulin isn’t quite...

@MrsA2 aaaah thanks for your kind words. I’m trying hard. I know a lot already, but I guess I’m just frustrated with the the gaps in my knowledge and not completely trusting myself or what I know when it comes to challenging what doesn’t seem to be working for me….especially when it goes...

@Antje77 - ah yes, I was wondering about DAFNE as I was typing the reply to EllieM, but realised that she’s also not in the U.K. and as you say…it’s for type 1. Again I’ll ask the nurse - at least she’s coming to realise from my libre logbook and notes that I’m struggling with most food. So...

@Antje77 Thanks so much for the reply - I guess I didn’t appreciate until putting on the CGM how unique it all is and how insulin needs change during the day etc. it’s been a steep learning curve as I only needed to follow the guidance given on hospital discharges and the odd follow up -...

Thanks for your reply @EllieM Yes, I think I’m just realising how different the insulin needs are from an individual perspective. My steroid induced diabetes has always been treated rather generically based on best practice advice for short term steroid use… the CGM is showing that isn’t...

I think I might be driving myself a bit crazy. Long story short - but probably still the long version: I been on steroids - prednisolone - for inflammatory bowel disease pretty much permanently since 2019. I am considered steroid dependent and I’m constantly tapering or increasing my dose...