PCOS Messages for April, 2000: Re: fasting glucose test w/insulin

Re: fasting glucose test w/insulin

From: A (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 04 Apr 2000 20:00:41 -0400

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My doctor ABSOLUTELY refuses to give me the GTT. WHY?? She is telling me that because my fasting glucose & insulin were "in the normal range" that there is NO reason to perform a GTT. I've even mentioned that I've done some of my own research & spoken to others and that the general understanding is the the GTT is needed to detect IR. Is there some hidden secret that I'm missing about this test. However, here's the kicker....she is MORE than willing to prescribe "weight loss" drugs...such as Xenical (sp?) and Meridia!! Has anyone here ever tried any of those? I'm not sure now if it's time to find a new doc, or if I should give the latter a try....any thoughts? Thanks!

Belle wrote:

> You are on the right track. You do want to ask for the GTT with insulin
> levels. You can have normal fasting levels and abnormal levels during
> the GTT.
>
> Many women with PCOS have carb cravings after they eat. This is normal.
> A low carb diet has helped many with this.
>
> Why do some drs order a fasting level and not the full test. It may be
> because of your insurance. The insulin test is expensive. It may be
> because your dr is not as informed about PCOS and the insulin link. It
> is impossible to tell. Just be informed. Arm yourself with knowledge!
>
> At Mon, 3 Apr 2000, anonymous wrote:
>
> >Does anyone else experience this symptom? Is the
> >GTT the right test to ask for? Why is fasting glucose/insulin test
> >ordered and not the GTT?
> >(insights welcome). Thanks very much!
>
> --
> Hope this helps,
>
> Belle
>

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