Cortisol Medication Efficacy In Helping Blood Sugar

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I am having the most horrific readings currently post prandial despite, eating just two low glycemic oatcakes with a meal. I have also had a very painful tooth problem recently which was rectified yesterday with treatment. I also have knee pain which I think is being caused by another thyroid drug. I am an extremely anxious person at the best of times.

I suspect my cortisol levels are high which are making matters worse and maybe cortisol medication is the way to go. Is anyone here taking it and if so has it made any impact on sugar levels?
 
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asparagusp said:
I am having the most horrific readings currently post prandial despite, eating just two low glycemic oatcakes with a meal. I have also had a very painful tooth problem recently which was rectified yesterday with treatment. I also have knee pain which I think is being caused by another thyroid drug. I am an extremely anxious person at the best of times.

I suspect my cortisol levels are high which are making matters worse and maybe cortisol medication is the way to go. Is anyone here taking it and if so has it made any impact on sugar levels?
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Why would you want cortisol if you have made your own diagnoses of high blood sugars due to high cortisol levels?

Perhaps a safer option would be a visit to the GP and sort out your pain and anxiety problems plus a review of your diabetes treatment plan.
 
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Thank you for replying. Not Cortisol but rather Cortisol medication to suppress high levels! I would of course have to speak with my GP as they would be the ones prescribing it.

I am just wondering if anybody has taken such medication and whether they noticed an improvement in blood sugar levels.
 
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asparagusp said:
Thank you for replying. Not Cortisol but rather Cortisol medication to suppress high levels!
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Personally I think you need to see your GP for a full medical review.
 
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I think you missed this in my last post - "I would of course have to speak with my GP as they would be the ones prescribing it" - or not.

I have raised the possibility of having a blood test in an email this morning to the consultant.

I just want some feedback from those who have had such medication!
 
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Have you been tested for Cushing's Syndrome. Have you been perhaps on Prednisolone tablets for some time. If you have been on preds for a while you can have raised cortisol levels and the only recourse then is to reduce or eliminate them altogether.

It is something you should definitely raise with your doctor.
 
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Thanks for your reply John. I have not as yet had a test as far as I know for cortisol. I'm is a perpetual state of stress, more so since I have so far inexplicable high post prandial;readings only discovered in the last couple of weeks
 
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I haven't got that condition looking at the NHS website, thank God. I'm slim. A year ago I had actually lost a stone through a hyperactive thyroid. I was prescribed a beta blocker, Propranolol, for a fast pulse but now I am weaning myself off them through my GP as they can cause hyperglycaemia. My thyroid is now normal and I am due to come off the tablets shortly.
 
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Thanks John, a very interesting article indeed. I'm only eating a couple of oatcakes per meal in terms of carbohydrates and I don't have a fat belly.

I've been on Lantus for Type 2 for a year and only need 8 units at the moment as my fasting readings on the whole are good.

I will send the link to my consultant who is on holiday for another two weeks unfortunately.

Thanks again for your useful help. Much appreciated.
 
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asparagusp said:
I haven't got that condition looking at the NHS website, thank God. I'm slim. A year ago I had actually lost a stone through a hyperactive thyroid. I was prescribed a beta blocker, Propranolol, for a fast pulse but now I am weaning myself off them through my GP as they can cause hyperglycaemia. My thyroid is now normal and I am due to come off the tablets shortly.
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Hyperthyroidism can cause anxiety and fluctuating bgs, in some people. Not all.
I hope this shows some light. :)
 
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