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Re: I'm getting the GTT! (long, input requested)
From: Joan (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 20:07:07 -0600 (CST)
Jody, make sure you get an IGTT not just a GTT. Some people only get
tested for glucose-you know you need to tested for Isulin ,too. Good
Luck
At Mon, 30 Oct 2000, Jody wrote:
>
>Ok, first, I want to thank everyone. I've been around here a few months
>and have gained so much great info. It is through all of you that I
>have learned of the possibility of insulin resistance, which I suspect I
>may have. The only treatment ever offered to me is the birth control
>pill which has been ok. However, I can't ignore the symptoms of IR that
>I've been experiencing. I've spent the past month or so researching to
>figure out what to aim for with my doctors. I'm still trying to get the
>big picture but my understanding is that the IR may cause the hormonal
>disorder that results in PCOS. The pill seems to be keeping the
>hormones under control but I'm not interested in taking it forever and
>if the insulin is truly a problem, I'd like to address that, assuming
>that it can help get the hormones back in check or at least make me feel
>better.
>
>After much deliberation, I called my primary care doctor today. I've
>never even met the man and had no idea what to expect. He was very open
>to my suggestions. He had no knowledge of the IR connection and PCOS
>(big surprise) but was very willing to oblige me, it didn't take any of
>the convincing I suspected. I'm going in Wednesday for the 5 hour test
>- ugh! Now, I've never had any tests performed on me. I was diagnosed
>at around 17 because I have all the symptoms and my mother has it and
>all 5 or so of my obgyns have confirmed this though I've never had my
>hormone levels tested. This is where I'm asking for your help. First,
>what else should I discuss with him? I suppose my testosterone levels
>should be tested. Also, I'm planning to bring in as much info as I can
>print out, particularly about IR. I'm searching for stuff to bring but
>if anyone can recommend any really comprehensive articles, I'd be
>thankful. Oh, and any feel free to point out any glaring errors in my
>understanding of all of this, I'm still working on it and realize that
>many of you have a much better grasp.
>
>Thanks,
>Jody
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