steroid induced diabetes

mike26
mike26 Member Posts: 416
edited 8. Dec 2013, 14:31 in Community Chit-chat archive
hi all
anyone any thoughts or experiance on this , ive just been told i have type 2 diabetes and thinking whether my steroids have anything to do with it.
ive seen some write ups about steroid induced diabetes on arthritis care
have anyone out there had any experiance on this subject any thoughts would be welcome.
anouther problem to add to the mix,just what i needed :cry:
merry xmas to all mike26 :roll:

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  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry to hear this Mike, that is all you need on top of everything else. The steroid I am on apparently may be connected to diabetes, I have been on them for nine months now, I get my bloods done every three weeks and nothing has shown up yet. I am sorry I could not have been of more help, I wish you well................Marie x
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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,697
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I, too, am very sorry to hear this, Mike. I know there is such a thing as steroid-induced diabetes but who knows whether or not steroids have been the cause of yours. Type 2 diabetes is on the increase generally. People over 40, overweight or with a close relative who has diabetes are more at risk.

    I think you need to talk it over with your GP as to possible causes. I don't know what the situation is for those with steroid-induced diabetes but I do know a couple of people with standard type 2 who manage to control theirs by diet alone.

    Maybe you'll get more answers if you post on Living With Arthritis. I think, given the nature of steroid-induced diabetes, it would not be inappropriate there and more people might see it.
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  • mike26
    mike26 Member Posts: 416
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks
    villier and stickywicket
    for your thoughts much welcome..
    :roll: mike26..
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I was expecting diabetes thanks to years of inhaled steroids but the arthritis appeared instead. :( I am sorry mate, this is SO NOT NEEDED. DD

    PS Stay safe, I know you are in Yarmouth and I hope all is as OK as possible.
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • mike26
    mike26 Member Posts: 416
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    many thanks
    dream daisy, i think ill go in for a swim in my lycra shorts..
    :o mike26..
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,280
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Mike
    I am sorry I cant offer any help, I am sure if you type it in the search at the top of the forum something should come up
    And like DD says hope your are safe in Grt Yarmouth...we have lost our rendering off the back of the house..and we live inland... :roll:
    Love
    Barbara
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I hope to whoever that isn't in your kitchen, Mike. :wink: You've mentioned the 'L' word - Mig will be round yours shortly (despite the weather). :wink:

    Barbara? Oh no, I am so sorry, that doesn't sound good. :( DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • mike26
    mike26 Member Posts: 416
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks dreamdaisy and barbara12
    i do like gt yarmouth summer and winter and do visit there :P
    but i think maybe to much red wine dd(wheres mine) :wink:
    im safe barbara ,but not swimming today cant find my shorts :P
    thanks for input most welcome..
    merry xmas to all.. mike26 :roll:
  • Colin1
    Colin1 Member Posts: 1,769
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Mike see my post on the truth about Prednisolone on Living with arthritis. Yes mike I have it, hospital tell me its caused by the steroids long term use of Prednisone. Im now calling it the devils Tic Tack
    Colin
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  • mike26
    mike26 Member Posts: 416
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks for that colin
    yes very interesting subject,
    I only hope it goes as quick as it come :xmas_mrgreen:
    we live in hope.
    im going for a long walk :santa: :santa:

    mike26 :noel:
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,336
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    MY Step-daughter's Granddad actually 'got rid' of his type 2 when he lost weight and stopped eating all his favourite naughties :xmas_cheesygrin:

    Didn't last long though as he is back eating what he likes and gone from diet to tablets to insulin by injection :roll:

    I do hope yours settles for you.

    Love and hope

    Toni xxx
  • mike26
    mike26 Member Posts: 416
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks toni
    yes lot of truth in that you start these diets with a very good intension
    and soon after go back to the old ways, eating whats naughty for us.
    But now im going to make sure i do stick to a strick diet and adjust
    myself to do it. i dont want anouther problem if can help to stop it.
    thnks toni for info, it all helps.
    mike26 :santa: :santa:
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Mike, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes whilst on pred. Pred stopped over 2 years ago and I am still diabetic despite losing weight and cutting carbs. I take tablets and am well controlled as I watch what I eat but it hasn't gone unfortunately.
  • mike26
    mike26 Member Posts: 416
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    arrr suzygirl
    im so so sorry youve not been able to shake off the diabetes,
    im in the same boat,and im hopeing i can .
    it will be difficult with arthrtis (exerciseing) but i will try my best.
    think ill go for a long walk :santa:
    hope it work out better for you suzygirl..
    mike26 :noel:
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,336
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Best of luck to you Mike

    Let us know if you can beat it ;)

    (Sorry you still have it suzygirl :()

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    A walk after a meal can help to bring sugar levels down. It is difficult with arthritis and a nuisance we have yet another thing to cope with, especially when it isn't our fault we were given pred !

    I wish you well Mike, anything you can manage is bound to help.