Diabetes and Anabolic Steroids

Hi,

My dad has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and is considering a course of steriods to help him gain the weight he has lost in the last couple of months.

He has taken steroids throughout his life and is very active i.e. works out every day.

Is it safe for him to take a course of steriods with his conditions.

If not, what are the dangers? (He might need some convincing)

Doctari would probably have the best answer here,, but to my knowledge there should be no problems with taking steroids with diabetes. I have friends who have diabetes who use steroids.

Where about are you from?
Maybe he should just give me a call - too many things about his health to discuss here.
Many factors to take into consideration. Contact Admin - he has my permission to give you my number in this case. Let's rather talk at a convenient time.

By the way, Angeliquec - very nice of you to be so concerned about your Dad's health - and such a nice name...
Where/how did you hear from about this website?

Thanks for all the advice guys, I will definitely get my dad to give Doctari a call.

I'm based in Johannesburg, I found the site via the usual suspects - google.

I will let you know what the feedback is.

My dear, let Dad give me a call. Must say , I'm impressed about your concern for your father's health and your keen interest in the sport, the type of support you give to your Dad, is really great!

hi guys i am a type 1 diabetic really interested in getting my first cycle i´ve been training for 4 years, i have competed in some shows and placed well in the amateurs so now i think its time for me to go to a new level i´ve been researching and havent found much info. i would really appreciate if someone here has information regarding this subject.

anyone here????? help me please.

Diabteses is a funny thing and people react very differently depending on how chronic their condition is and how the liver plays its part too. To be honest I wouldnt see a probel with it however I would test sugars much more often, I would rather go to bed slightly high at night and if you taking long term at night discuss with your doctor to switch it to the day. I would run a very low dose test prop only cycle and see how your body reacts. You might find no change, however I dont know how well you control your readings. Play it safe, rather over test and take less units more times during the day and like I said run slightly higher until you see how foods effect you. Maybe you find it doesnt even effect your readings. But just in case keep a glucose pen on hand an inform your friends to monitor you. They will know when you running low

Have you had any bad lows this year?