Diabetes

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Sandy, sorry to hear about your dx. I have been

diabetic for about six years (actually probably

longer, but that was when it was dx) also triggered by

prednisone. To begin with I was able to keep it under

control by diet and exercise, but everytime I took

pred I had to go onto glyburide (that is a

sulphonurea) the downside of that is you can get low

blood sugar - which incidentally can cause sweats!.

Now I take glucophage as well as diet and exercise,

but still have to go onto glyburide when I am taking

pred. I check my blood sugar regularly, it is a

nuisance, and the strips are expensive, but then you

can work out what foods have what effect on your sugar

levels. Also I read a very good book on the glycemic

index(I will find the title for you in a couple of

days) this gives really useful information on how

quickly various foods break down in your body. I know

its depressing at first, but you CAN help yourself

with diabetes. Lots of green veggies are good,

exercise is good, and you can have an occasional treat

if it is part of the overall plan. Also I find 4 small

meals suit me better than 3 larger ones. Read as much

as you can, knowledge is power!! Hang in there, Love Liz

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