New Type 2 and steroid induced

[Ruth C]

Hello!
I have suffered from an autoimmune disease for over ten years, which has gradually damaged my liver to the point where I needed a transplant. As my liver deteriorated I developed type 2 at the end of last year. At first diet control worked but eventually needed medication to help stabilise my BMs . I had my liver transplant nearly five weeks ago but the steroids I am on have played havoc with my BMs and am now on Novomix and tablets. I know this is temporary and my diet is well controlled, but I welcome all tips and ideas to help.
Ruth

 

[ianf0ster]

Hi Ruth C and welcome to the forum.
Sorry to hear of your medical issues. It is well known that Steroids can be a big problem for diabetics. If the steroids are onkly temporary and you are correct in feeling your diet is well controlled (i.e. low carb) then there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to improve your situation.
I only mention Low Carb because their are still many who believe that T2 D is only about Sugar or Obesity, when it's actually all about Carb Intolerance leading to Insulin Resistance and visceral fat storage.

 

[Ruth C]

Hi Ruth C and welcome to the forum.
Sorry to hear of your medical issues. It is well known that Steroids can be a big problem for diabetics. If the steroids are onkly temporary and you are correct in feeling your diet is well controlled (i.e. low carb) then there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to improve your situation.
I only mention Low Carb because their are still many who believe that T2 D is only about Sugar or Obesity, when it's actually all about Carb Intolerance leading to Insulin Resistance and visceral fat storage.

Hi and thanks for your reply!
Yes I follow a low carb, Mediterranean diet, high protein, lots of veg, some limited carbs and full fat products. Am healthy BMI and no issues there. Hope to eventually reverse the type 11 but small steps. Recovery from surgery first, controlling BMs and building strength back. Currently in hospital with rejection problems, quite usual for this to happen but means I'm on super strong steroids that make my BMs very high. So new regime in place and fingers crossed it works ☺️

 

[Toucan]

Hi @Ruth C and welcome to our forum
I hope that all goes well with your new regime, and that you are home from hospital soon.
You certainly seem to be following a very sensible eating plan which I'm sure will help your recovery - hope that the hospital food copes with this Ok.

 

[Ruth C]

Hospital food pretty good, cooked fresh on the premises. Clearly labelled. Breakfast is the tricky one, only toast or cereal. I usually have yoghurt with seeds and nuts or occasionally porridge but mostly eggs and bacon, tomato combo! NHS cannot stretch to that but usually have omelette at lunch!

 

[Madeline]

Hospital food pretty good, cooked fresh on the premises. Clearly labelled. Breakfast is the tricky one, only toast or cereal. I usually have yoghurt with seeds and nuts or occasionally porridge but mostly eggs and bacon, tomato combo! NHS cannot stretch to that but usually have omelette at lunch!

I struggled with breakfast too, but was allowed to keep yoghurts etc in the ward fridge - it’s worth asking if they’ll allow that