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I also had post transplant diabetes, and took insulin for a while. I never had any indication of diabetes before that, and so it really was a worrisome experience for me until it was explained. As my prednisone levels were lowered, the insulin was no longer needed. I remember that I also had to check my levels with the finger prick for a while after I was home.
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@rosemarya Hi Rosemary. I am now experiencing the same as you with the disbetes. I do not take insulin but take two oral medications daily. I have a meter and check my blood twice a day. This was really distressing for me as well. I have never had any underlying disposition to diabetes prior to surgery. The prednisone levels are also the cause for my blood sugar elevation. Im looking forward to the prednisone levels being lowered. Aside from that the pnemonia is slowly healing. Would have made recovery a lot easier without this complication. I made it home though only 1 week after the second surgery. First transplant surgery Nov 28th 2018. 2nd repair surgery Dec 22nd 2018. Came home yesterday Dec 30th. Had blood tests this morning and I'm back for another CT Scan Wed. Blood levels hovering. I really dont think I could handle another surgery so soon.