blood sugar rises having taken insulin and not eaten. diabetes 2 insulin dependent & polymyalgia rheumatica

(ireland)

QUESTION: Diagnosed because of eye problems, retinopathy, giant cell arteritis, polymyalgia rheumatica.

Hard to control blood sugar, injecting 4 times a day. not moaning, just wonder why levels are still rising after insulin and not eating.

thanks a mill, I'm 60 yr.,old.


ANSWER: Hi,

From your telling, I think your case is a bit complicated. However, I should have some data before giving an exact answer.

So, you are saying that you have polymyalgia rheumatica (PR). I want to know if you are taking any medication for this condition. Why?

Because, usually polymyalgia rheumatica is treated by using corticosteroids. One of the side effects of these drugs is diabetes.

Therefore, if you are taking any corticosteroids to control your PR, this can explain why you are not able to control your diabetes although you are injecting insulin 4 times a day and not eating.

You can discuss this with your doctor to see what the right steps to follow are in order to control diabetes and get PR treated at the same time.

Keep in mind that your AGE is also another factor that can contribute in an uncontrollable diabetes.

If this is the case, you should be patient and follow the right lifestyle and diet changes to get your results soon.

Keep in mind that there exist many factors contributing in diabetes onset. Once you recognize that factor, and try to eliminate, your blood sugar will be back to normal again.

Hope my suggestions helped! Talk to your doctor and wish you will get some answer!

All the best!

Dr.Alba