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Re: *LONG* PCOS and Type 2 Diabetes
From: Michele (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 19 Jul 2000 15:15:28 -0500 (CDT)
Patty, you need to get copies of your lab work. When you have them then
the numbers will mean something to you. You will be able to see what
tests where done, the normal ranges or reference points are always
listed next to your results. So, you will be able to see for yourself
which ones are normal and which ones aren't. You will also be able to
tell if you need to have other tests done that they didn't do.
Information is power, they are legally obligated to provide you with
this information. Only when you have the information, understand it
will you be able to challenge this doc or decide to move along to
another one. There are completely different tests for diabetes -
Fasting glucose tests and hyperinsulinemia (insulin resistance) Fasting
insulin test, cepeptide test and Insulin glucose tolerance test. It is
your life, don't leave it in some else's hands. Good luck to you.
At Wed, 19 Jul 2000, Patty wrote:
>
>Thanks for your reply. When I was tested initially in
>January, my levels were high enough to suggest insulin-
>resistance, but not high enough to suggest Diabetes. When
>they were tested two months ago I was not told what the
>results were, I was just told that I would be referred to
>an endocrinologist and that the levels were fine. (Even if
>they had told me the number, I would have no idea
>what to do with it anyway). Also, I have none of the other
>symptoms that they ask about for Diabetes (frequent
>urination, loss of feelings in arms and legs, etc.). I
>will see if my insurance will pay for a second opinion, but
>I am not sure. Thanks for listening though.
>
>At Wed, 19 Jul 2000, Herring, wrote:
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>>If your DR diagnosed you simply by talking to you for 15 minutes and using
>>the tuning fork on your foot (BTW, that is used on diabetics to check
>>circulation) then I would definatly question his diagnosis. He should test
>>your glucose and insulin levels. Do you remember what your levels were when
>>they tested you 2 months ago?
>>But most definately, if you doubt his/her opinion, then you definately want
>>to get a 2nd opinion.
>>
>>Take care
>>Annetta
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net [mailto:anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 1:49 PM
>>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS
>>Subject: *LONG* PCOS and Type 2 Diabetes
>>
>>First of all, this is the first time that I have posted in
>>this forum, but I read it every day. I was diagnosed with
>>PCOS about 6 months ago and have been on Metformin ever
>>since. I have lost between 25 and 30 pounds and have felt
>>a lot better. I went to an endocrinologist for the first
>>time today and he said that he wanted to diagnose me with
>>Type 2 Diabetes. He said that I probably have PCOS too, but
>>his promary diagnosis was Type 2 Diabetes. He decided this
>>after only talking to me for maybe 15 minutes, looking at
>>some insulin levels just from my last appointment at my
>>regular doctor and using the toning fork thing on my foot.
>>I don't think that he is right. When I was diagnosed with
>>PCOS, I was told that I was insulin resistant and that
>>I was somewhere between normal and what was considered to
>>be diabetic. He didn't even get to see those records
>>because they are still back where I used to live and he
>>didn't have access to them. When I moved (2 months ago), I
>>went to the doctor and she did an insulin level, etc. and
>>that test is what he set his diagnosis on. I told him that
>>I was not taking my medication regularly at that time
>>because of all of the stress of moving, etc. but he just
>>dismissed that. I don't really know what to do. I don't
>>think that he is right, but I am not sure. He also said
>>that as long as I am on Metformin, I need to use some form
>>of birth control and as soon as I decide that I want to try
>>to get pregnant, I have to stop the drug. I can't do that!
>>Metformin is the reason that I am having my period at all.
>>Please if anyone has any advice, let me know.
>>
>>Thanks in advance.
>>
>>--
>>Patricia Engels
>>2engels@prodigy.net
>>
>--
>Patricia Engels
>2engels@prodigy.net
>
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michele
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