Anabolic Steroids & Diabetes

[John506]

Type 1 diabetic looking to take anabolic steroids, any advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

John.

 

[cugila]

DON'T.

 

[sugarless sue]

From Wiki,

Anabolic steroids can cause many adverse effects. Most of these side effects are dose-dependent, the most common being elevated blood pressure, especially in those with pre-existing hypertension,[31] and harmful changes in cholesterol levels: some steroids cause an increase in LDL cholesterol and a decrease in HDL cholesterol.[32] Anabolic steroids have been shown to alter fasting blood sugar and glucose tolerance tests.[33] Anabolic steroids such as testosterone also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease[34] or coronary artery disease.[35][36] Acne is fairly common among anabolic steroid users, mostly due to stimulation of the sebaceous glands by increased testosterone levels.[37][38] Conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) can accelerate the rate of premature baldness for males who are genetically predisposed, but testosterone itself can produce baldness in females.[39]

High doses of oral anabolic steroid compounds can cause liver damage as the steroids are metabolized (17α-alkylated) in the digestive system to increase their bioavailability and stability.[40] When high doses of such steroids are used for long periods, serious damage to the liver may occur.[citation needed]

Also this from Lifescan site.

http://www.lifescan.co.uk/Segment/Type1 ... roids.aspx

 

[John506]

But there is a difference between use and abuse, and I am going to cycle it properly, I am not going for the tablets as I understand they are more harmful, I am going for the injections (sustanon).

Cycling it properly at the correct doses there isn't much risk of any side affects, just wondering if there are any diabetic people who take steroids on here?

 

[sugarless sue]

Is this prescribed?

If you have diabetes, your dose of insulin or antidiabetic tablets may need to be reduced after you start treatment with this medicine.

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100002504.html

 

[cugila]

Here was me thinking you were into bodybuilding ??

I have been prescribed and used Testosterone injections years ago. It does have many side effects which you need to be aware of. I see that they are in the link that Sue has posted. It has to be used with caution in diabetics. I had a few of them but on the whole it was OK.

Didn't do a great deal for anything, but it might have the desired effect ? I was later diagnosed with depression which was the main cause That was sorted and the problem went away.

Hope that helps ?

 

[John506]

I am taking it for bodybuilding

 

[cugila]

See my first answer then.

 

[cugila]

Misuse of Sustanon® in sports, for instance in bodybuilding, must be strongly rejected. Such practice is not only illicit as doping but also goes far beyond the product's investigated and officially acknowledged therapeutic use. It may, therefore, bear serious health risks. Furthermore, it must be strongly advised not to accept any offers of Sustanon from the so-called black market and/or dubious sellers on the Internet. These usually include illegal and poor-quality imitations of questionable origin, the use of which carries even greater health risks.

SUSTANON
The injectable testosterone product Sustanon® is manufactured by
Schering-Plough as a medicine for the treatment of testosterone deficiency in men. Sustanon is a medicine for strict medical use and only legally available from pharmacies on demand of a doctor's prescription.