 |
 |
 |
|
|
|||
|
|
||||
|
||||
Re: glucose/insulin bloodworkFrom: anonymous@obgyn.netSat, 28 Jul 2001 22:08:38 EDT
Hello to all, i've never written on the web before, I'm a bit nervous. I have pcos. I'm 36 years old, married, have three children ages 5,3,and 10 months. I'm extremely devestated by my disease as well as embarassed around others. I can't even describe how much emotional pain it causes me. I was just offically diagnosed with type ll diabetes by a new doctor i'm seeing. What I don't understand is why the bloodwork results he sent me appear within the normal range or am I just reading it incorrectly? My doctor says I need to go on Glucophage. My bloodwork is as follows: Glucose-72 (normal range 70-115), insulin-18.1 (normal range 0-22.7) Can anyone help me understand this. He did'nt explain it very well to me, he simply said he suggests that I go on the medication. I am currently nursing my baby so I have not followed up on his advice, he told me to come back when I'm done nursing. I do follow relativley well, a low carb diet. I'm also loosing what little hair I have left, but I'm torn between nursing my little sweetheart and looking uglier and uglier, I sometimes think my looks are so far gone anyway , so why bother with all the meds, they won't make me attractive again. I haven't taken spironolactone or birth control since I stopped to get pregnant with my first child 6 years ago. My looks have deteriated considerably, although pregnancy does slow symptoms down temporarily Any advice? I really need some friends who understand what it is like to have this disease. I have been struggling with low self-esteem, concerns regarding feminity,as a result of this disease since I've been 14 years old. I cannot share my pain, disappointment and concerns with my husband, he is bothered with it's unattractiveness and defective genetics, and only says things to make me feel worse. I apologize for being so long. I haven't had anyone to talk to about this my entire life. Thanks so much! Sandra in Minnesota.
|
|
Return to ![[ PCOS Discussion Forums ]](../../images/pcos_at_obgyn.gif)
Technical Problems: webmaster@obgyn.net
Last Updated: Mon May 19 16:25:06 2008
Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote
home | medical professionals | women | industry | forums | international