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Discussion in 'Diabetes Discussions' started by Boscat, Aug 26, 2017.

  1. Boscat

    Boscat Type 2 · Newbie

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    I was recently diagnosed by PMR and GCR complications and prescribed large doses of steroids. My blood/sugar reading have gone crazy and everything I've learnt as a 30-year veteran of diabetes has been stood on it's head. Any advice would be welcome.
     
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    #1 Boscat, Aug 26, 2017 at 8:46 PM
  2. germansheppard234

    germansheppard234 Type 1 · Member

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    Thats what happens when on steroids , i have same problem
     
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    #2 germansheppard234, Aug 26, 2017 at 8:48 PM
  3. Guzzler

    Guzzler Type 2 · Master

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    Sorry, PMR and GCR?
     
    #3 Guzzler, Aug 27, 2017 at 12:59 AM
  4. DavidGrahamJones

    DavidGrahamJones Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    Maybe Polymyalgia Rheumatica and . . . . . . ? GCR has several possibilities in medical terms.
     
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    #4 DavidGrahamJones, Aug 27, 2017 at 7:40 AM
  5. azure

    azure Type 1 · Expert

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    Speak to your doctor in case you need additional meds while you're dealing with the effect of the steroids.

    Hope you feel better soon.
     
    #5 azure, Aug 27, 2017 at 8:46 AM
  6. JohnEGreen

    JohnEGreen Other · Master

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    I just hope you are not looking at long term steroids. If not then the chances are that when you stop taking them your blood sugars will once again normalize.
     
    #6 JohnEGreen, Aug 27, 2017 at 10:55 PM
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