Hi all,
I am a type 2 controlled with diet/exercise/Januvia (thanks Myxel!).
I AM NOT asking for medical advise, just for your experience
Recently, I suffered cervical disc herniation c4 -c7. I was on a 4 day prednisone dosing - yes, I knew what to expect with my glucose as a result.
What I DID NOT expect was glucose jumping out of control with a cervical epidural containing cortisone. I am talking about jumps of 400 - 500 points!
I was shocked to see this.
Well, it's been 6 days and I have been doing close to 60 units of R a day. I am going to ask for some NPH on Monday in addition to the R.
What has your experience been with diabetics and cortisone injections. I REALLY hope this is not going to be a permanent deal.
Thanks
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I posted in the med/surg ICU forum about it. Incredible pain and there was talk of immediate surgery. I tell you nothing is more scary than laying in your own ER and hearing them making neurology consults for you! My left arm has basically been useless until I had the first epidural. I really don't have a choice on whether to do the cortisone......it's that or cervical fusion for me. 
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