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I have always considered my Diabetes was steroid induced because I diagnosed it myself after being on a long term dose of steroids for asthma. The diagnoses was confirmed by my doctor. My mother had developed diabetes at a similar age (mid fifties), we had both been on a long term steroid...

I was put on to the hospital diabetic clinic as soon as it was decided I should go on to insulin. I’m still called for regular 6 monthly checks by my GP and these used to fit in with alternate 6 month checks at the hospital. However it got out of phase so sometimes the two are close together...

Correction - Should read ‘earlier’ not ‘Eastport’!

I am appalled every time I go to the Diabetic section at my hospital for regular checks. They are still offering the help booklet with exactly the same advice as quoted on the photocopies posted Eastport. When will they learn by the many great results of a low carb diet and publish something...

I should have added that I am currently on a course of steroids following a chest infection. My dilemma was that I was getting very high BG readings as a result of the steroids but cutting them down too quickly would have negated their use. In the event I was so concerned about the high...

I was on steroids for a number of years before type 2 diagnosis and on a particularly long course just before. I am convinced that my diabetes is steroid induced, and this is,I understand, now being recognised.

I’ve just been reading a thread (which I can’t find now) in which rosiglitazone was mentioned. I was put on this a few years ago and fortunately I saw in the press that there were concerns about its safety in relation to heart attacks. I had noticed my ankles were swelling since taking it and...

I am type 2 insulin dependent and I always carry a letter from my specialist which states what my medication is and that I must carry my medication with me on an aircraft, not in the luggage hold because of low temperatures. I have only been asked for the letter once!

I was interested in your comment about using Aloe Vera Gel. I suffer from restless leg syndrome and recently have been getting severe leg cramps at night. The coolness of the Aloe Vera seems to help this. I would also mention that I have been reading these posts because I think I have the...

I too and my twin sister took Metformin with resulting stomach problems. However, my doctor suggested that as I was on the maximum dose I should go on to insulin. I really wish I hadn't because my diabetic control is not good. However, when my twin sister mentioned to her doctor about...