steroids

I’ve been living with pre-diabetes for 2 decades. Lucky not to develop Rheumatoid arthritis, an auto-immune disease, until now! Awaiting confirmation of diagnosis of RA. Tested for my HBA1c, which has gone up to 50 (like my age ) and GP told me once another test confirmed that HBA1c, they would...

Hi everybody, I tried searching the forum for anybody with similar experience but no luck. About 16 months ago I was diagnosed with colon cancer. Before that my previous HbA1c result had been 36. I had surgery, an ileostomy to allow the resected colon to recover and then chemotherapy too...

Hi, I’m just about to start Novorapid injections to help whilst I’m on steroids (Prednisolone). My doctor has said to get my levels down to 10 to start with (with every 3 points it needs to come down as 1 unit of insulin). My question is I test before my meal and is that when I inject, or do I...

Just been diagnosed with a raging infection in my left eye, which was badly damaged as a kid (now 51). Had the first 2 injections of steriods into eye and going back next week for another 2. The doc has put me on 20mg of Prednisone for the week then down to 10mg for the next and then 5mg. I was...

Today discussing my Insulin Resistance problem in a facebook group, one member talk about steroid and the impact that application of steroid cream in the skin can raised blood sugar and create Insulin problem. Steroid cream is transdermal so it gets into the bloodstream. I want to know if there...

Has any one been told they cant have a steroid injection unless they get their HAB1C down to 50 I know blood sugar level will rise after an injection but refusing treatment seems to go against the research I have seen on the web

Hi everyone, long story and attempt to shorten it.. I have my Covid-19 test being collected today because I have a bad throat infection. I have been prescribed antibiotics and steroids to a) treat the infection and b) reduce the inflammation. My largest issue seems to be the steroids, I am...

Hello, my husband who is T1D has recently been diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis. He has been asked to take Budesonide steroids 3 times a day. His sugar levels didn't seem too bad at first, but he has recently been asked to increase the dose. Now his sugars are going through the roof and he is...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4112077/ It looks like those receiving Prednisolone or other steroid treatment and who start developing type-2 diabetes may need different treatment and benefit from different test regime. The main takeaways from this for me were that *Steroids can...

Diabetes 2 on insulin. Steroids suggested for newly diagnosed myasthenia gravis. Anyone on steroids for whatever reason and how to adjust insulin. I am aware endocrinologist is to be consulted, but your experience is needed with insulin and steroids. Thank you.

Hi, I've only been strict with low carb this week and am finding my levels have improved. 4 weeks ago I had a steroid injection in my back so consequently I had to more than double my insulin requirements. I have gained 3 kilos in weight and feel bloated, my face, feet and especially my abdomen...

So... I went to the doctor this week, with a droopy cheek, dribbly mouth and a non-blinking right eye. As it was a slowish onset I didn't think I'd had a stroke and was duly started treatment for Bell's Palsy. A quick trawl round the boards here shows that many of us have suffered this and in...

Hi everyone I don’t have diabetes but have a very strong family history of T2 in 2 first degree relatives I would be considered at risk, aged over 40, raised BMI and lots of steroids due to asthma! Really keen to decrease BMI and risk of T2 using LCHF approach Can anyone recommend any LCHF...

So at the ripe old age of 43, I’ve been diagnosed with “allergy induced asthma” today and given a brown steroid (beclometasone) inhaler. I’ve had a blue Ventolin one for a year or so, in case I accidentally ingest some of the foods I’m allergic to, but I’ve been needing to use it several times...

Hi. Can someone shed any light on what is happening to my BS levels. I am pre-diabetic - fasting BG is usually between 5.8 & 6.3 and occasionally up to 6.7 and 3 hr after evening meals is between 6.5 & 7.5 and very rarely up to 8.2. I have recently had a steroid injection into my hip to try and...

Hi Looking for a bit of advice; have a quite severe respiratory illness treated with recurrent courses of Prednisolone (usually 3-4 times each year) Last couple of times I have noticed symptoms such as thirst and needing to pee a lot. I purchased a blood glucose monitor and notice high blood...

Good evening all, Having just gone through the fun of a suspected stroke, but getting the relieving news its "only" Bells Palsy, I was sent on my way with a big pile of steroids. I was aware of previous discussions regarding the affect on BG, so duly monitored, and as my sugars went up, so did...

Hello everyone. I was diagnosed with Diabetes 2 a fortnight ago, after developing Diabetic symptoms when taking Prednisone for a Respiratory Infection. The Fasting Blood Test result were Average Glucose 11:8 and HbA1c 92. The Diabetic Nurse was almost as shocked as I was. I had 9 Blood...

Hi I have type 2 diabetes and currently take metformin and gliclazide. I have other health issues including asthma. Yesterday I started a 7 day course of prednisolone 5mg, 8 tablets as a single dose. My usual sugar levels usually vary around 7.0 My earlier reading today was 10.2 tonight after...

Hi, I'm new to the forum. I have been Type 1 for 26 yrs, Reasonable but sometimes erratic control. The problem now is that I am undertgoing chemo for breast cancer and having to take steroids for 3 days with each treatment, just had my 3rd dose of chemo, 3 more to go (once every 3 wks). For...