Diabetes???

[SirJim]

I just took my blood glucose level and it's 121 after traveling and snacking most of the day. I don't think any of the snacks had a sugar content, i.e. Pork Skins, Cashews, and for lunch I had a Bologna/cheese sandwich with a little mayo. Nothing but water to drink. I was and am supposed to take Prednisone every day for the rest of my life. I stopped after a few months when I developed Diabetes. I think this is a case where the cure is worse than the condition. I am not overweight and will be 64 in January. I was taking the Prednisone for Myasthenia Gravis. What can I do to reverse this condition?

[SirJim]

This really upsets me to no end. I think I should have been told of the hazards of Prednisone before it was prescribed for me. Now I have this to deal with for the rest of my life. I don't mean to sound like I'm whining but probably I am. Last night I took my blood sugar reading before I went to bed and it was 137. I took it again when I awoke after 6 hours of sleep and it was 150.??? I had some Cantaloupe and that was all for the night.

[CoWriter]

There's nothing you can do to reverse prednisone induced diabetes.

I hope your doctor is aware that you stopped taking the Prednisone.  You do realize that without it, the Myasthenia Gravis may get worse, right?

[peekawho]

Its not only the sugar content of food that raises blood sugar.

If you are constantly eating and snacking during the day, a random blood glucose reading could be on the higher side.

You would need to check your sugar fasting, and 1 or 2 hours after eating meals to really keep track of your blood sugar.

Are you on insulin?  oral meds?