Re: I think this may be good news for me

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The test is a Glucose: Insulin ratio. One needs to draw a simultaneous glucose and insulin level. If the G/I is less than 4, this is considered to be insulin resistance. IOW, you need more insulin to keep your glucose normal. This is usually, but not always associated with obesity. It is also considered to be a pre-diabetic state.

I find this interesting, considering >that the one and only time I got pregnant was after 6 weeks of being on
>a no/low carb/ high protein diet and this was after many years of
>trying. When I told him this, he thought it was amazing and it further
>validates why he wants to try this next step. So, I just took my blood
>test today and I am awaiting results. This is exciting for me because
>this all makes sense and it gives me another angle to try. I was so
>worried about hubby's semen analysis (read "what an ordeal" posted a few
>weeks back). I think it came out well considering the ordeal we went
>through to get it. Okay, what I want to know is if there are any other
>women on this board that are on glucophage or changed diet and got
>pregnant and does this mean on the flip side that I am at risk for
>diabetes or any other health concerns.
>Thanks,
>Joy
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>Joy 28
>History of Endo and Infertility
>Son 10-25-00
>TTC # 2
>

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