Cirrhosis Support Group

In some of Reed's posts I think he mentioned something about having to wait a long time until his blood sugar levels went back to normal.

Jim just had his transplant on the 10th but the week before he was given a brochure explaining that transplantation often results in diabetes which is sometimes permanent (but rarely), and sometimes works itself out within the first year.

My husband had insulin right after transplant (we were told it was standard to start giving it right away). He came home on Prandin (pill)and stopped taking that a couple of weeks ago. He was transplanted almost 4 mos ago.

Thanks for the input. I'm at a loss with this sugar stuff. Steve's sugar went into the 200's and the drs. put him on 12 units insulin nightly 3 months after transplant. When most of his care was taken over by our family dr. he said it was a shame because, while he didn't have diabetis before , he has it now. The AIC test which is suppose to show an average of sugar over a 3 month period, showed his sugar level on the lower side of the scale. The last time he had bloodwork done, his glucose was 59 LLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOWWWWW
Then we went away for a mini vacation and I forgot his insulin pen. Since his numbers stayed good, he didn't want to come home. Upon arrival home, I called our GP and discussed my concerns that maybe he didn't need the insulin anymore. I told him I wanted to go to coverage (insulin when needed) instead of nightly injections. He was fine with it. But didn't give me any range to use for the sugar levels. I have what the hosp. originally gave me but I'm not sure they are correct for this stage. Anyway, since he's still on a steriod (anti potassium) I'd except his level to be a little high. So, I'm at a loss. The transplant drs. say it's up to the GP now.