Re: Normal insulin/glucose fasting results
From: Cassandra (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Sep 2000 12:14:18 -0500 (CDT)
I have normal fasting levels, but my GP didn't bother to do the
complecated insulin test to find out if I was actually IR (I can't
remember what it's called!). She just gave me samples of Met to try for
awhile and it's working well.
I can't decide if I should make her give me the tests, though...
At Thu, 28 Sep 2000, Lisa wrote:
>
>I am just curious as to how many of you had "normal" fasting
>insulin/glucose blood tests, but later found out that you are insulin
>resitant. I have many symptoms like a shaky, extreme irritable,
>nervousness feeling after not eating for a few hours that is relieved
>with a sugary food, but my doctor is implying that it is stress and/or I
>am imagining it because I know that it can be related to PCOS. She has
>not ordered any more tests and told me to stay on the pill and go see a
>doctor when I want to get pregnant. I want to see another
>endorinoligist but I need a referrel from my doctor (I'm from Canada),
>but my GP will not give me one - she says that these things cost a lot
>of money. Any advice?
>
>Thanks very much in advance.
>
>--
>Lisa
>
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