PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for December, 2000: Kerry, re: Insulin Resistance

Kerry, re: Insulin Resistance

From: Joan (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 14 Dec 2000 16:16:37 -0600 (CST)

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Kerry,

The 2hr IGTT is a much more sensitive test that the fasting insulin glucose test. My fasting tests were pretty much normal but the IR showed up on the 2 hr test, though glucose was still normal. One theory about this is that even women who don't meet the IR criteria may still have ovaries that are extra sensitive to insulin-Since some women who are not 'officially' IR seem to have benefits from Met. that seems like a plausible explanation.

I had my first ultrasound 15 years ago when I was initially diagnosed by a reputable RE. I have had other ones for various reasons, including to understand why I was having pain. Frankly, I think they are pretty standard practice diagnostically and I'm suprised your Dr. hasn't suggested one. It doesn't suprise me when Dr.s aren't on the ball relative to IR-but I think that most REs are up on this information. Good luck with your January appointment-I'm sure the care will be better. Keep us posted.

--
Joan

At Thu, 14 Dec 2000, Kerry wrote:
>
>Dear Joan,
>
>I really appreciate your comment.  It seems like your doctor is much
>more willing to monitor and help you.  Please clarify something for me.
>If your fasting glucose was fine then was your 2hr.  IGTT test abnormal?
>My doctor does not seem to think that it is necessary to test my insulin
>resistance.  That is why I don't even know if I am resistant.  Up until
>now, the low dosage of Glucophage (500mg then 1000mg per day)that I am
>taking seems to increase my carb and sugar craving.  My doctor just
>wants to see me and have my cholestrol tested again after 4 months.  No
>glucose/insulin testing or anything else.  I just find that disturbing.
>I am glad to know that there are doctors out there that will give you
>more tests :->
>
>If it is not too personal, can you tell me what your ultrasounds were
>for? I have an appointment with an endocrinologist but it is not until
>Jan 23rd! Hopefully, I can get better care then.
>
>Thanks again
>
>--
>Kerry
>

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