[weedheaded]

Although I've suspected it for a few months I just confirmed a couple of weeks ago that I have Type 2 Diabetes. I developed it because I take high doses of Prednisone for a kidney condition that I have. I'm hoping that once I stop taking the Prednisone (in a few months) that my glucose levels will return to normal.

My questions, for anyone who has information...

Do you know of anyone who developed diabetes due to taking prednisone and then had it 'go away' once they stopped?

I'm currently being treated by a nephrologist. He said he'd like to treat my diabetes (with medication) unless it gets out of control. Should I insist on seeing an endocrinologist? I've been reading these forums and seeing threads about feet and eyes and amputation and I'm concerned that my nephrologist isn't treating my diabetes aggressively enough. For example, he's never looked at my feet. Even though I told him they're always numb and tingling, he said that once my BS levels get under control that will go away. My BS levels range between 90 and 350, depending on the time of day, but my feet are always numb. Do I need to see an opthamologist? What types of questions should I be asking him?

Speaking of tingling feet... how do you cope with that? This has probably been the most bothersome symptom for me so far.

Thanks in advance for any helpful advice!