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Re: ally confused over results
From: aon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 8 Sep 2000 20:19:23 -0500 (CDT)
My fasting levels are normal. My OGTT, after drinking the sugar
solution, are very high--both the glucose and the insulin. Your doctor
is wrong. If he's read anything on PCO, he should know many of us have
normal fasting levels. Don't let him bamboozle you.
At Thu, 7 Sep 2000, Beth wrote:
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>I was told that while many labs don't consider under 25 high for insulin
>that most people fall into the 5-10 range! If that really is the case,
>your insulin is on the high side.
>I would consider a second opinion!
>
>At Thu, 7 Sep 2000, Nadine wrote:
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>>Hi. I'm 35 yo. 5'7" and 325#. Hirsute. Mild hypertension. Mild
>>acne. Heavy irregular periods. Was initially diagnosed at 17 with PCOS
>>but current Dr. says I don't have it. Just had the following test
>>results: FSH - 8, LH -10, TSH 2.60, Fasting Cholesterol 203,
>>Triglycerdies 193, Fasting Glucose 105, DHEA 145 and Fasting Insulin 21.
>>The results are all within normal range. My question is this - what
>>other tests should be done. My doctor says that an OGTT does not show
>>insulin resistance and would be worthless. I'm confused and need some
>>guidance.
>
>--
>Beth
>Rockport, MA
>
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