New diagnosis.

[SacrificedSin87]

Hi everyone, my name is Wendy. I’ve had health problems for as long as I can remember and have been taking prednisolone for over 15 years for my severe asthma. I found out 2 weeks ago that I had developed steroid induced diabetes. I’m a little bit scared at the moment and am still trying to make sense of it all.

 

[Leadinglights]

Hi everyone, my name is Wendy. I’ve had health problems for as long as I can remember and have been taking prednisolone for over 15 years for my severe asthma. I found out 2 weeks ago that I had developed steroid induced diabetes. I’m a little bit scared at the moment and am still trying to make sense of it all.

Welcome to the forum
I think you are the third person in the last few day who have joined with exactly the same diagnosis.
A couple of questions which will help people know where you are at, were you told what your HbA1C is and have you been given any medication as that will give an indication of how much work you will need to do.
It is difficult when you are fighting with medication which is renowned for increasing blood glucose but taking some dietary measures will help you reduce blood glucose even if you have been given medication.
Have a look at this link for some ideas for modifying your diet. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @SacrificedSin87

Sorry to hear that the steroids you need have resulted in high glucose levels and a diagnosis with diabetes

Hopefully as you begin to manage your glucose levels you’ll begin to feel brighter and more yourself again.

You might find some helpful information in the Learning Zone (the orange tab in the main menu) which is packed full of informative bite-sized modules. Additionally, for a more personal take, members here frequently recommend Maggie Davey’s Letter to the Newly Diagnosed

There can be a lot to take in to begin with, and a diagnosis with diabetes can feel overwhelming, but take heart - diabetes is something that can usually be well managed with a few changes and modificationst your menu, and perhaps the support of some medication to help balance things out.

 

[SacrificedSin87]

Welcome to the forum
I think you are the third person in the last few day who have joined with exactly the same diagnosis.
A couple of questions which will help people know where you are at, were you told what your HbA1C is and have you been given any medication as that will give an indication of how much work you will need to do.
It is difficult when you are fighting with medication which is renowned for increasing blood glucose but taking some dietary measures will help you reduce blood glucose even if you have been given medication.
Have a look at this link for some ideas for modifying your diet. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/

My HbA1C was 84. They tried metformin but it made me feel awful. The nurse is coming on Monday with some “presents” which include glucose monitoring (as i can’t get off the steroids due to adrenal insufficiency). The plan is to possibly start insulin injections as the side effects of metformin were terrible. Even low dose sustained release.

I’m wheelchair bound due to a spinal condition and had polio as a small child so my movement is limited. I have cut my sugar intake right back as advised.

 

[Leadinglights]

My HbA1C was 84. They tried metformin but it made me feel awful. The nurse is coming on Monday with some “presents” which include glucose monitoring (as i can’t get off the steroids due to adrenal insufficiency). The plan is to possibly start insulin injections as the side effects of metformin were terrible. Even low dose sustained release.

I’m wheelchair bound due to a spinal condition and had polio as a small child so my movement is limited. I have cut my sugar intake right back as advised.

You definitely have a lot to cope with but just worrying that you say you have cut back on sugar intake and whereas that might be the very first thing you would need to do it is all carbohydrates which convert to glucose, so foods like potatoes, rice, pasta, pastry, bread, breakfast cereals and tropical fruits are really big hitters for high carbs.
In your situation insulin may be a good option in which case you will have more flexibility with diet. But do be guided by your nurse about the carbs if you do have insulin.