Confused Newbie

chappo25

Member
Messages
5
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Hi to all,
I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Just getting over a chest infection Dr gave me Prednisilone steriods. Started to suffer with extreme thirst and blurred vision (nothing to do with alcohol..honest). Diagnosed type 2 as BS reading was 10+,therfore I was put on 1 x 500mg Metformin morning and night.
I have just had the old feet tested and nurse advised me to have swine flu injection while I was there.
Shortly after she gave me my BS tester and so I had a go..BS reading was 17.7 even though I had been eating correctly and exercising.
Has anybody had elevated BS levels after having swine flu jab??
Tested it the following day and it was 10.1..still high but just getting used to new lifestyle.
So many questions....ah well one day at a time..

:D
 

sugarless sue

Master
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Rude people! Not being able to do the things I want to do.
Hi Chappo, the course of steroids will have put up your blood sugar levels. This is a well known side effect of steroids.
 

totsy

Well-Known Member
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3,041
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
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liars, animal cruelty
ditto what sue says ,
welcome to the forum :D