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<blockquote data-quote="jadmx" data-source="post: 2175967" data-attributes="member: 92748"><p>Hi, I have just re-joined the forum today after catching up on some threads. I came across yours and it prompted me to reply as I too have T2 diabetes through being given steroids which I explain in my introduction about me. I thought I’d had diabetes for about 7 year or more, but looking at my profile again I see it was in 2014, just before I discovered about the steroids!. I totally understand how you feel about it making your blood boil, but to be fair, in my case I feel they saved my life, so there is a place for them. Unfortunately we are never told of the consequences of being prescribed them or not told of the alternative to get us well again. Had I known of the life changing aftermath I would have asked if I’d had any other choice.</p><p></p><p>As for measuring carbs, I’ve just downloaded an app which takes away all the fuss about measuring everything, so for me it’s the best thing since sliced bread, (well maybe Not bread ;/! Lol. </p><p></p><p>Its taken me a long time to accept I have diabetes at all, but like you to get it from other medication without being told or acknowledged openly, it’s hard to swallow.</p><p></p><p>But it is what it is and I’m finally in the right place to do something about it. We can only try, and Oh Boy, have I tried and failed miserably over these last few years! I think the turning point was being prescribed an extra Gliclazide I’m already on 2 at breakfast along with 2 x 500 metforman twice a day! So I have been asked to take another one! The diabetes nurse informed me that Gliclazide actually helps puts weight on you! So I fell like I’m on a hiding to nothing, or catch 22 situation! But I’ll give this low carb another go.</p><p> Good luck in all you do, I know we are all different in how we manage our diabetes, but it’s helpful to hear how each person copes.</p><p>Mo</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jadmx, post: 2175967, member: 92748"] Hi, I have just re-joined the forum today after catching up on some threads. I came across yours and it prompted me to reply as I too have T2 diabetes through being given steroids which I explain in my introduction about me. I thought I’d had diabetes for about 7 year or more, but looking at my profile again I see it was in 2014, just before I discovered about the steroids!. I totally understand how you feel about it making your blood boil, but to be fair, in my case I feel they saved my life, so there is a place for them. Unfortunately we are never told of the consequences of being prescribed them or not told of the alternative to get us well again. Had I known of the life changing aftermath I would have asked if I’d had any other choice. As for measuring carbs, I’ve just downloaded an app which takes away all the fuss about measuring everything, so for me it’s the best thing since sliced bread, (well maybe Not bread ;/! Lol. Its taken me a long time to accept I have diabetes at all, but like you to get it from other medication without being told or acknowledged openly, it’s hard to swallow. But it is what it is and I’m finally in the right place to do something about it. We can only try, and Oh Boy, have I tried and failed miserably over these last few years! I think the turning point was being prescribed an extra Gliclazide I’m already on 2 at breakfast along with 2 x 500 metforman twice a day! So I have been asked to take another one! The diabetes nurse informed me that Gliclazide actually helps puts weight on you! So I fell like I’m on a hiding to nothing, or catch 22 situation! But I’ll give this low carb another go. Good luck in all you do, I know we are all different in how we manage our diabetes, but it’s helpful to hear how each person copes. Mo [/QUOTE]
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