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Steroid Induced Type 2 Diabetes

It's a tricky one I have some other auto immune stuff going on & after a series of nasty virus/ infections don't produce my own insulin in...

Post by: Dizzydog, Aug 23, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
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Steroid Induced Type 2 Diabetes

Thanks - the only thing I would add from my own experience & I can't speak for everyone but steroids can produce quite a distinct effect/ pattern...

Post by: Dizzydog, Aug 22, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
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Steroid Induced Type 2 Diabetes

I also take maintenance steroids of 25mg, regularly up to 50mg, I too am only using insulin (basal/bolus & also carb count) & this seems to suit...

Post by: Dizzydog, Aug 22, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
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Basal/Bolus

I take maintenance dose of pred 25mg currently and anywhere up to 60mg. I use basal/ bolus and it was the best decision I made to change from...

Post by: Dizzydog, Jul 17, 2015 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Swimming and keeping set attached!

I use infusion sets/ subcutaneous infusion (for another condition not diabetes) and Friars balsam used under my sof set makes it stick much...

Post by: Dizzydog, Jun 9, 2015 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Steroid induced diabetes and conflicting information...

I've found for me personally any steroid dose change does not really effect my blood sugars/ insulin needs until the following day for some reason...

Post by: Dizzydog, Apr 29, 2015 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Steroid induced diabetes and conflicting information...

It's sortable my readings were constantly up in the high 20's & are now coming back in to the 4-7 range- I'll admit at first I was naive & thought...

Post by: Dizzydog, Apr 24, 2015 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Steroid induced diabetes and conflicting information...

Hi I'm also new here but am also brittle asthmatic & steroid dependant. (Again 25- 50mg daily) and a cupboard full of other medication that does...

Post by: Dizzydog, Apr 24, 2015 in forum: Newly Diagnosed

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