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Yes steroids save lives but they do play havoc too. I got diabetes through maintenance dose of steroids. They push bg up, make you hungry, cause cataracts, deafness, skin issues,bruise easily, all sorts of problems, but hey ho don't know if I would still be here without them. So I take them...

I have just had a"disagreement"with my gp. She wants to prescribe statins and I said I wasn't willing to take them. It went down like a lead balloon. She agreed there is much controversy in relation to statins. She was willing to listen, but on leaving consultation said she would monitor for...

I take 20mg maintenance dose of steroids daily and yes they do spike bg !!! Mines spike pm. I take 14units novo mix 30 at lunch time. I take very little for lunch normally baby belle an Greek yoghurt and my bg are normally at 9ish by tea time. They come back down again in the evening to an...

I test 6 to 8 times a day. More if I feel unwell as I have other conditions which always plays havoc with my bloods

5.2 fasting..Happy bunny

Can't beat your own bed!!!! Hope all goes well and your not waiting too long for your next procedure

6.0 this morn ing. Not had breakfast yet. Happy bunny

6.1 not bad having had Chinese meal last night. Happy!!

Eeek you seem to have your fair share of probe. Ditch the girlfriend if yo ur married or she is married.....get counselling for the alcohol problem, and slowly try hard using this site to get your bg under control. It won't happen overnight but you need to try to tackle these main probe. Best...

Great news. Well done . Great forums with experienced people who have the knowledge and are so willing to share. It's certainly a great site. You will be looking forqArd to your next round of tests cos the rate your going you will go into remission . Great news

I live in Scotland. Type2 insulin. I just received letter from gp practice inviting me to be seen by practice nurse 're diabetes. I called surgery to explain I was looked after at diabetes specialty at hospital . I see Chiropodist routinely normally bout 6 or 8 weeks. The letter does state even...

Loads of these delicious meals would send bg through roof.......

What a great forum this is!! It doesn't matter what's being asked there's always someone that has the experience to respond. I watch this forum every day and it just doesn't cease to amaze me what a wealth of knowledge people have and so willing to share. I have learned so much. Type2 insulin .

Maybe best to make an apt to see your gp. Frequent urination can also be a sign of a urine infection. I am no doctor or have any medical experience, but you do seem to be quite concerned that you may have diabetes. See your gp or nurse and explain your symptoms and take from there.

It's good to have a rant about things. Get it off your chest. Today's another day and it might be better. Hope it is .

I'm sorry to hear of your daughters diagnosis of type1. I am sure someone will be along soon to give advice and tips. I am a type2 diagnosed couple of years ago and I recall how daunting it all felt. It does get easier and with th help of this forum you will get more confident and things will...

Yikes this all sounds so complicated......I might talk bout to diabetic team to change to basal\bolus, but when I read of the issues 're changing doses etc...birdcage the life out of me. I know it would be of benefit to help my b.s. but eeek!!!!

You have every right to be a happy fellow. Well done! Your gp sounds really motivated too and so nice to get a compliment from gp. Keep up your hard work...then maybe no more meds. This site is invaluable and to read of success stories such as yours just sends out motivation. Wonderful

I have this book. I haven't downloaded the app tho...not quite it literate. I have an iPad...would the app work on this?

Diabetic nurse says so difficult because of other treatments I.e steroids daily maintenance dose to keep b.s. down to a reasonable level. I try so hard myself being vigilant 're eating, nearly starve myself to strive to get it right!!!! I am due to see diabetic cons next month and i was going to...