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Re: Insulin Resistance

From: Lara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Jan 2003 10:58:05 -0600 (CST)

Thanks Sam for your reply - I was just wondering how long it has to be since you have stopped the bcp before they can do an insulin resistance test ? Is it a few weeks or will it have to be a few months before the bcp effect leaves the body ? Thanks for your help

At Wed, 29 Jan 2003, =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi wrote: >
>Hi Lara,
>
>A frank test for IR is rarely done it is so bothersome. A glucose load with insulin measurments would usually do.
>Naturally, you have to off all meds. BCP is questionable, but if you want to play it safe no BCP either.
>For your info
>
>Sam
>
>> I have never had an insulin resistance test done and after reading this
>> board am trying to get one done - does anyone know what an insulin
>> resistance test involves and also do you have to be off all medication
>> to have this done?
>> Does anyone know is it ok to have this done while on bcp?

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