CFRD, ever had it just go away?

[purpledoggy]

I honestly don't remember if they did a tolerance test on him or not. I know when he did have flare ups he would have high blood sugars but after they took him off the meds it would go away. He was like that for a few months then finally he had high blood sugars even if he wasn't on iv meds. They had us meet with a cf nurse who showed us how to manage his diet and sugar levels then put him on insulin. After transplant he was still on insulin but it kept crashing his blood sugar. After a few blood tests with normal sugar levels and normal readings on his glucometer they told him he didn't need the insulin anymore but to still check his blood sugar periodically. He didn't tell me any of this, the only reason I found out was when I noticed he wasn't checking his sugars.

 

[purpledoggy]

I honestly don't remember if they did a tolerance test on him or not. I know when he did have flare ups he would have high blood sugars but after they took him off the meds it would go away. He was like that for a few months then finally he had high blood sugars even if he wasn't on iv meds. They had us meet with a cf nurse who showed us how to manage his diet and sugar levels then put him on insulin. After transplant he was still on insulin but it kept crashing his blood sugar. After a few blood tests with normal sugar levels and normal readings on his glucometer they told him he didn't need the insulin anymore but to still check his blood sugar periodically. He didn't tell me any of this, the only reason I found out was when I noticed he wasn't checking his sugars.

 

[purpledoggy]

I honestly don't remember if they did a tolerance test on him or not. I know when he did have flare ups he would have high blood sugars but after they took him off the meds it would go away. He was like that for a few months then finally he had high blood sugars even if he wasn't on iv meds. They had us meet with a cf nurse who showed us how to manage his diet and sugar levels then put him on insulin. After transplant he was still on insulin but it kept crashing his blood sugar. After a few blood tests with normal sugar levels and normal readings on his glucometer they told him he didn't need the insulin anymore but to still check his blood sugar periodically. He didn't tell me any of this, the only reason I found out was when I noticed he wasn't checking his sugars.

 

[purpledoggy]

I honestly don't remember if they did a tolerance test on him or not. I know when he did have flare ups he would have high blood sugars but after they took him off the meds it would go away. He was like that for a few months then finally he had high blood sugars even if he wasn't on iv meds. They had us meet with a cf nurse who showed us how to manage his diet and sugar levels then put him on insulin. After transplant he was still on insulin but it kept crashing his blood sugar. After a few blood tests with normal sugar levels and normal readings on his glucometer they told him he didn't need the insulin anymore but to still check his blood sugar periodically. He didn't tell me any of this, the only reason I found out was when I noticed he wasn't checking his sugars.

 

[purpledoggy]

I honestly don't remember if they did a tolerance test on him or not. I know when he did have flare ups he would have high blood sugars but after they took him off the meds it would go away. He was like that for a few months then finally he had high blood sugars even if he wasn't on iv meds. They had us meet with a cf nurse who showed us how to manage his diet and sugar levels then put him on insulin. After transplant he was still on insulin but it kept crashing his blood sugar. After a few blood tests with normal sugar levels and normal readings on his glucometer they told him he didn't need the insulin anymore but to still check his blood sugar periodically. He didn't tell me any of this, the only reason I found out was when I noticed he wasn't checking his sugars.

 

[Jane]

In Josh's case he was disgnosed after having high #s for several months. They started him on insulin but the same week, they found out that gatifloxacin causes elevated blood sugars. He had been on gati for several months. AS soon as he stopped the gati, the problem went away. There are lots of reasons your chemistry changes. Maybe one of his meds straightened things out?

 

[Jane]

In Josh's case he was disgnosed after having high #s for several months. They started him on insulin but the same week, they found out that gatifloxacin causes elevated blood sugars. He had been on gati for several months. AS soon as he stopped the gati, the problem went away. There are lots of reasons your chemistry changes. Maybe one of his meds straightened things out?

 

[Jane]

In Josh's case he was disgnosed after having high #s for several months. They started him on insulin but the same week, they found out that gatifloxacin causes elevated blood sugars. He had been on gati for several months. AS soon as he stopped the gati, the problem went away. There are lots of reasons your chemistry changes. Maybe one of his meds straightened things out?

 

[Jane]

In Josh's case he was disgnosed after having high #s for several months. They started him on insulin but the same week, they found out that gatifloxacin causes elevated blood sugars. He had been on gati for several months. AS soon as he stopped the gati, the problem went away. There are lots of reasons your chemistry changes. Maybe one of his meds straightened things out?

 

[Jane]

In Josh's case he was disgnosed after having high #s for several months. They started him on insulin but the same week, they found out that gatifloxacin causes elevated blood sugars. He had been on gati for several months. AS soon as he stopped the gati, the problem went away. There are lots of reasons your chemistry changes. Maybe one of his meds straightened things out?

 

[Scars]

ive had it for 12 years post Xplant. Never heard of it going away. Yet the funny thing (not to me anyway) was after transplant I was losing tons of weight and they hadnt diagnosed me with diabetes and were pumping me literally with ENSURE and Hawaiin Punch. unreal. It wasnt til about the first week when a doctor said, he may be diabetic. This coming from Columbia Presbyterean in NYC.

 

[Scars]

ive had it for 12 years post Xplant. Never heard of it going away. Yet the funny thing (not to me anyway) was after transplant I was losing tons of weight and they hadnt diagnosed me with diabetes and were pumping me literally with ENSURE and Hawaiin Punch. unreal. It wasnt til about the first week when a doctor said, he may be diabetic. This coming from Columbia Presbyterean in NYC.

 

[Scars]

ive had it for 12 years post Xplant. Never heard of it going away. Yet the funny thing (not to me anyway) was after transplant I was losing tons of weight and they hadnt diagnosed me with diabetes and were pumping me literally with ENSURE and Hawaiin Punch. unreal. It wasnt til about the first week when a doctor said, he may be diabetic. This coming from Columbia Presbyterean in NYC.

 

[Scars]

ive had it for 12 years post Xplant. Never heard of it going away. Yet the funny thing (not to me anyway) was after transplant I was losing tons of weight and they hadnt diagnosed me with diabetes and were pumping me literally with ENSURE and Hawaiin Punch. unreal. It wasnt til about the first week when a doctor said, he may be diabetic. This coming from Columbia Presbyterean in NYC.

 

[Scars]

ive had it for 12 years post Xplant. Never heard of it going away. Yet the funny thing (not to me anyway) was after transplant I was losing tons of weight and they hadnt diagnosed me with diabetes and were pumping me literally with ENSURE and Hawaiin Punch. unreal. It wasnt til about the first week when a doctor said, he may be diabetic. This coming from Columbia Presbyterean in NYC.

 

[CaliSally]

I haven't read the other replies, but here are my thoughts:
Yes, I think it's possible, sort of, however you need to keep monitoring it.

You may know this, but just in case you don't -
There are two types of diabetes: Type I, & Type II.

In Type I, the pancreas quits making insulin completely. These diabetics will <u>always</u> be insulin dependent. I am Type I. With type I's - illness and/or certain meds (like steroids) can also affect blood sugar numbers.

In Type II, the pancreas still makes insulin but because of weight (this is true in the majority of diabetics), stress (hormones make it rise), diet (overworking/stressing the pancreas), and some meds (steriods in particular) - the body can not fully utilize the insulin it does make. These diabetics need help with pills, and/or insulin if they refuse to try to change thier habits (like dieting etc).

Example:
My dad was type II, he lost weight and was able to go off his pills. His brother was type II but was very overweight and had to stay on insulin all his adult life.

With your hubby - it's possible that his being so sick could have contributed to his high numbers, either due to steriods or the illness itself. Now that his body isn't fighting infection, his pancreas isn't being stressed and can now function properly. So, it's possible that it went away, sort of.
But,
It's important to keep monitoring his numbers, especially when he is sick.

I'm with Barb - I wish mine would just go away too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">

 

[CaliSally]

I haven't read the other replies, but here are my thoughts:
Yes, I think it's possible, sort of, however you need to keep monitoring it.

You may know this, but just in case you don't -
There are two types of diabetes: Type I, & Type II.

In Type I, the pancreas quits making insulin completely. These diabetics will <u>always</u> be insulin dependent. I am Type I. With type I's - illness and/or certain meds (like steroids) can also affect blood sugar numbers.

In Type II, the pancreas still makes insulin but because of weight (this is true in the majority of diabetics), stress (hormones make it rise), diet (overworking/stressing the pancreas), and some meds (steriods in particular) - the body can not fully utilize the insulin it does make. These diabetics need help with pills, and/or insulin if they refuse to try to change thier habits (like dieting etc).

Example:
My dad was type II, he lost weight and was able to go off his pills. His brother was type II but was very overweight and had to stay on insulin all his adult life.

With your hubby - it's possible that his being so sick could have contributed to his high numbers, either due to steriods or the illness itself. Now that his body isn't fighting infection, his pancreas isn't being stressed and can now function properly. So, it's possible that it went away, sort of.
But,
It's important to keep monitoring his numbers, especially when he is sick.

I'm with Barb - I wish mine would just go away too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">

 

[CaliSally]

I haven't read the other replies, but here are my thoughts:
Yes, I think it's possible, sort of, however you need to keep monitoring it.

You may know this, but just in case you don't -
There are two types of diabetes: Type I, & Type II.

In Type I, the pancreas quits making insulin completely. These diabetics will <u>always</u> be insulin dependent. I am Type I. With type I's - illness and/or certain meds (like steroids) can also affect blood sugar numbers.

In Type II, the pancreas still makes insulin but because of weight (this is true in the majority of diabetics), stress (hormones make it rise), diet (overworking/stressing the pancreas), and some meds (steriods in particular) - the body can not fully utilize the insulin it does make. These diabetics need help with pills, and/or insulin if they refuse to try to change thier habits (like dieting etc).

Example:
My dad was type II, he lost weight and was able to go off his pills. His brother was type II but was very overweight and had to stay on insulin all his adult life.

With your hubby - it's possible that his being so sick could have contributed to his high numbers, either due to steriods or the illness itself. Now that his body isn't fighting infection, his pancreas isn't being stressed and can now function properly. So, it's possible that it went away, sort of.
But,
It's important to keep monitoring his numbers, especially when he is sick.

I'm with Barb - I wish mine would just go away too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">

 

[CaliSally]

I haven't read the other replies, but here are my thoughts:
Yes, I think it's possible, sort of, however you need to keep monitoring it.

You may know this, but just in case you don't -
There are two types of diabetes: Type I, & Type II.

In Type I, the pancreas quits making insulin completely. These diabetics will <u>always</u> be insulin dependent. I am Type I. With type I's - illness and/or certain meds (like steroids) can also affect blood sugar numbers.

In Type II, the pancreas still makes insulin but because of weight (this is true in the majority of diabetics), stress (hormones make it rise), diet (overworking/stressing the pancreas), and some meds (steriods in particular) - the body can not fully utilize the insulin it does make. These diabetics need help with pills, and/or insulin if they refuse to try to change thier habits (like dieting etc).

Example:
My dad was type II, he lost weight and was able to go off his pills. His brother was type II but was very overweight and had to stay on insulin all his adult life.

With your hubby - it's possible that his being so sick could have contributed to his high numbers, either due to steriods or the illness itself. Now that his body isn't fighting infection, his pancreas isn't being stressed and can now function properly. So, it's possible that it went away, sort of.
But,
It's important to keep monitoring his numbers, especially when he is sick.

I'm with Barb - I wish mine would just go away too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">

 

[CaliSally]

I haven't read the other replies, but here are my thoughts:
<br />Yes, I think it's possible, sort of, however you need to keep monitoring it.
<br />
<br />You may know this, but just in case you don't -
<br />There are two types of diabetes: Type I, & Type II.
<br />
<br />In Type I, the pancreas quits making insulin completely. These diabetics will <u>always</u> be insulin dependent. I am Type I. With type I's - illness and/or certain meds (like steroids) can also affect blood sugar numbers.
<br />
<br />In Type II, the pancreas still makes insulin but because of weight (this is true in the majority of diabetics), stress (hormones make it rise), diet (overworking/stressing the pancreas), and some meds (steriods in particular) - the body can not fully utilize the insulin it does make. These diabetics need help with pills, and/or insulin if they refuse to try to change thier habits (like dieting etc).
<br />
<br />Example:
<br />My dad was type II, he lost weight and was able to go off his pills. His brother was type II but was very overweight and had to stay on insulin all his adult life.
<br />
<br />With your hubby - it's possible that his being so sick could have contributed to his high numbers, either due to steriods or the illness itself. Now that his body isn't fighting infection, his pancreas isn't being stressed and can now function properly. So, it's possible that it went away, sort of.
<br />But,
<br />It's important to keep monitoring his numbers, especially when he is sick.
<br />
<br />I'm with Barb - I wish mine would just go away too <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">