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<blockquote data-quote="pixor" data-source="post: 89029" data-attributes="member: 21188"><p>Hi All,</p><p></p><p>I was diagnosed with T2 about 2 years ago (with a bs of 17mmol) and have followed a low carb diet (after reading Dr. Bernstein) since then, along with increased exercise. This has been fairly successful, and I was regularly getting readings of 7-8 mmol for waking and before bed.</p><p></p><p>My GP put me on Metformin, as she felt my readings were still to high - which made me very ill (I have Ulcerative Colitis). I ended up having to come off the Metformin, and narrowly avoided being hospitalised with my Colitis. My GP then put me on Prednisolone to get me over the Colitis.</p><p></p><p>Big mistake.</p><p></p><p>The Prednisolone has made my bs spike to 14 mmol.</p><p></p><p>I have finished the course of Prednisolone, and weeks later, my bs is finally dropping to 8-9 mmol. Still too high <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p></p><p>I was wondering if steroids are known for this elevated bs effect? If so, I am surprised the GP put me on them. I need to research alternatives in case I have a flare-up of my Ulcerative Colitis again.</p><p></p><p>Also, are there any other drugs that work the same way as Metformin that don't effect the digestive system as badly? I have read Dr Bernstein's book, and am aware that drugs of different types can have bad consequences.</p><p></p><p>I have requested an appointment with a diabetic specialist (I have lost confidence in my GP), and will discuss this with him also (there's quite a wait), but wondered if any of you have any advice?</p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p><p></p><p>Mike.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pixor, post: 89029, member: 21188"] Hi All, I was diagnosed with T2 about 2 years ago (with a bs of 17mmol) and have followed a low carb diet (after reading Dr. Bernstein) since then, along with increased exercise. This has been fairly successful, and I was regularly getting readings of 7-8 mmol for waking and before bed. My GP put me on Metformin, as she felt my readings were still to high - which made me very ill (I have Ulcerative Colitis). I ended up having to come off the Metformin, and narrowly avoided being hospitalised with my Colitis. My GP then put me on Prednisolone to get me over the Colitis. Big mistake. The Prednisolone has made my bs spike to 14 mmol. I have finished the course of Prednisolone, and weeks later, my bs is finally dropping to 8-9 mmol. Still too high :( I was wondering if steroids are known for this elevated bs effect? If so, I am surprised the GP put me on them. I need to research alternatives in case I have a flare-up of my Ulcerative Colitis again. Also, are there any other drugs that work the same way as Metformin that don't effect the digestive system as badly? I have read Dr Bernstein's book, and am aware that drugs of different types can have bad consequences. I have requested an appointment with a diabetic specialist (I have lost confidence in my GP), and will discuss this with him also (there's quite a wait), but wondered if any of you have any advice? Thanks, Mike. [/QUOTE]
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