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Re: GTT resultsFrom: Ginger (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 23 Mar 2000 10:01:49 -0600 (CST)
At Thu, 23 Mar 2000, Jean wrote: > >I had the GTT done but not the insulin. My doctor sent a letter saying >that they were in normal range. I felt very dizzY and like I could >faint the first couple of hours and later that afternoon. My results >were >fasting 88, 1/2 hour 107, 1 hour 116, 2 hour 106, 3 hour 97, 4 hour 77 >Since my last hour is less than my fasting does this sound like >hypoglycemia? If I am understanding this right it sounds like it to me. >Ginger it sounds still like we are experiencing some of the same things. >Even though I went higher than you. My dizziness is a constant thing >with headaches. If hypoglycemia is impaired glucose tolerance? Does >this mean you have a insulin problem? That is what it appears to me. I >have been reading and researching so much I feel like I am going around >in circles. I just purchased Gerald Reavens' book Syndrome X it appears >it will be quite helpful. I glanced through it and I didn't see >anything about PCOS but it is all about insuline resistance and heart >attacks. I think everybody needs to relize the risk of heart attacks. I >just heard my 43 year old cousin had a heart attack recently. My mom >died of a heart attack and with levels of triclycerides being >outrageouly high and diabetes my sister has a major risk. Sorry so long >I'm up at 2:15 in the morning and feel like rambling. Hi Jean- Sorry to hear that your doctor didn't do the insulin test either. I think that we are both going through the same thing. I've been doing a lot of research too and I've concluded (although I may not be correct) that I have too much insulin and it is keeping my blood sugar from going as high as it should. My body then senses that I need more "fuel", so more insulin is secreated and I feel spacey until I eat something again. I read the Heller's CAD book and what they describe makes so much sense!!! I've been loosly following the Heller's plan. I eat only protein in the morning (eggs, canadian bacon, cheese, etc. - I'm trying to stay away from bacon and sausage because of all the fat), a salad and the "middle" of a sandwich or stir fry or something along those lines for lunch, and whatever I want for supper - but a lot more veggies than I used to. I'm also having healthy snacks if I start to feel lightheaded between meals (veggies, apple w/ peanut butter, cheese, etc.). Let me tell you... I feel like a new person! I have not had this much energy for a long time. Please keep in mind I am a full-time student, wife, and mommy to a 3 1/2 year old and an 11 month old. I go to bed around midnight and get up at 5AM, plus my daughter usually wakes up 2-3 times between then. So, anyone would feel tired with this lifestyle, but now I don't! Plus, I have lost 7 lbs. in 5 days! I am finally beginning to feel like I can have some control over this! I'm going to try to help myself mainly through diet and exercise, because I am hesitant to go on any medications if I don't have to. My doctor did give me a prescription for ortho-cyclen because I needed it for birth control, but I know that it may also help some of the other symptoms. So, I am finally feeling optimistic. If you'd like to contact me directly, e-mail me any time. It sounds like we're going through a lot of the same things and I think it would help to have a support buddy!
-- Take Care! Ginger
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