Re: Now what? :-(
From: Belle (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 Mar 2000 17:34:33 -0600 (CST)
If they are talking about fasting levels, then they are wrong. Many
women have had fasting levels that are fine but found out through the
GTT w/insulin that they were IR. (My dau. is one of them.)
What the professionals should be looking for is the relationship between
the insulin and glucose. They should look to see how high the insulin
has to go in order to get the glucose levels back into normal range.
I cannot tell you at this time to switch drs because I am assuming that
you spoke with a nurse or even a receptionist who may not know as much
as a dr. At this point, if you are comfortable with the dr, stay and
find out if he is willing to help you. If you are not comfortable, you
now have a really good reason for leaving.
As far as artificial sweeteners, research has told us that people gain
more weight each year if they drink diet soda than the people who do
not.
At Fri, 31 Mar 2000, A wrote:
>
>Now what??
>Called my docs office today. I was told that a GTT & Insulin is only needed when
>glucose & insulin tests performed alone are abnormal. My results on glucose &
>insulin were in the normal range; however...is it true that a GTT is only
>necessary when results of glucose & insulin are abnormal? Or, would it be wise to
>pursue other avenues...like searching for a new physician? This is all so
>discouraging! Anyone else feel the same?
>
>Also, how bad is diet soda when your on a low-carb diet? Although there are no
>carbs, I've heard that the sweeteners can do harm....is that true?
>Thanks! Alexis
>
>Belle wrote:
>
>> At any time in the test we would expect to see that glucose level be
>> around 4 times the insulin level (4:1). During the test your insulin
>> and glucose will go up but the ratio can stay the same. If you see a
>> ratio that is slightly less than 4:1 during the test, it may not be a
>> cause for worry. If you see a ratio of 2:1 after 2 hours, then be
>> concerned :-)
>>
>> At Tue, 28 Mar 2000, Angie wrote:
>> >
>> >I would like to know what is consider a normal ratio each hour.
>> >
>> >That would help me alot!!!!
>> >
>> >Thanks
>> >And God Bless
>> >Ang
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps,
>>
>> Belle
>>
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Hope this helps,
Belle
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