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Received a voicemail whilst on holiday. My latest result is 44 and I am delighted. I knew it would be higher than Freestyle estimate of 38 because I get readings of 3s and sometimes 2s. A finger prick always shows I am in the 4s.

The nurse thinks that 44 is too low and I am in danger of hypos. This is because I am using insulin to try and control the steroids. Honestly, they just don't get it. I don't bolus for carbs because I rarely eat them. I take insulin when I see the steroids kicking in. Sometimes I get it wrong and go higher than I would like, but that's life.

Happy to report freestyle estimates 34 currently (add 6 =40) so trending downward. I have worked darned hard to get it down from 58 when I first started on the steroids.

Not phoned her back.
 
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Super result especially given the steroid challenge.
 
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Very well done @xfieldok , let her sweat til you get back from your holidays!
 
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xfieldok

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We are back now. Busy week next week. GP to check new bumps to see if I need referral to skin specialist, neuro on Tuesday, blood test Wednesday. See specialist nurse in December and she understands what I am doing. I tend to ignore everyone else.
 
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What a winner! You're doing great, congratulations, lass.
 
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Brilliant result amidst the steroid challenge, @xfielddok. You're really working hard on this and your success is truly deserved.
 
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xfieldok said:
Received a voicemail whilst on holiday. My latest result is 44 and I am delighted. I knew it would be higher than Freestyle estimate of 38 because I get readings of 3s and sometimes 2s. A finger prick always shows I am in the 4s.

The nurse thinks that 44 is too low and I am in danger of hypos. This is because I am using insulin to try and control the steroids. Honestly, they just don't get it. I don't bolus for carbs because I rarely eat them. I take insulin when I see the steroids kicking in. Sometimes I get it wrong and go higher than I would like, but that's life.

Happy to report freestyle estimates 34 currently (add 6 =40) so trending downward. I have worked darned hard to get it down from 58 when I first started on the steroids.

Not phoned her back.
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Massive well done from me. That's a fabulous result, bearing in mind you have the steroid lottery in play.
 
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