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Re: GTT results
From: Alexis (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 23 Mar 2000 19:35:49 -0500
Another road block...
Finally contacted my doc today & all that she told me was that both my insulin &
glucose levels were 'normal!' Maybe so, but my body certainly isn't!! She
proceeded to inform me that my glucose was 89 and insulin 12.9. She only had me
fast for 10 hours and only did 1 blood test.....is she missing something in order
to determine if I am IR?? I'm sure that many of you are aware that it is pretty
difficult to find a physician who completely understands PCOS & IR. Was this the
correct test to diagnose IR or is there another test I should insist that I go
through? What does it consist of?? I'm just worried that she will stop here &
I'll be without answers again. :-( Thanks so much! All your help is
appreciated!!!
Ginger wrote:
> 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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