Re: Good bg's but high insulin?

[Guest guest]

I have PCOS and that is one thing that makes a person have high serum insulin

levels. The only thing that my doctor told me to do for the high insulin levels

is to exercise and low carb.

All the best,

Good bg's but high insulin?

My sister just called with the results of her check up. The day I got dx she

made an appt for a physical. She has very high cholesterol, top 10%, normal

bg's but very high insulin. The dr only gave her a rx for Lipitor and told

her she had diabetes.

No meds for the diabetes or monitor. Is this normal?

--

Joy in NM

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/3/2005 11:39:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

joy.innm@... writes:

The dr only gave her a rx for Lipitor and told

her she had diabetes.

No meds for the diabetes or monitor. Is this normal?

Hi Joy,

Your sister should ask her doctor for referral to a diabetes class or a

diabetes educator.

Also, tell your sister to write down questions she has and send them to her

doctor. Sometimes this is easier than making an appointment.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

It sounds just the opposite of what I would have expected my doctor to

do. What is her A1C?

Best Regards, Ratliff La Chorrera De Panama

robert.ratliff

at

gmail.com

Good bg's but high insulin?

My sister just called with the results of her check up. The day I got dx

she

made an appt for a physical. She has very high cholesterol, top 10%,

normal

bg's but very high insulin. The dr only gave her a rx for Lipitor and

told

her she had diabetes.

No meds for the diabetes or monitor. Is this normal?

--

Joy in NM

PVT Joy on FBC

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/3/2005 9:12:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

bratliff@... writes:

If they told her she was a diabetic and did not do a blood sugar then I

would find another doctor.

Some doctors prefer to wait 3 months before doing the A1c test. I have

several friends that did not get the A1c immediately.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

Well that explains it. She has PCOS.

She thought that Metformin was also prescribed for PCOS though and will go

back and check with the dr.

Thanks.

>

> I have PCOS and that is one thing that makes a person have high serum

> insulin levels. The only thing that my doctor told me to do for the high

> insulin levels is to exercise and low carb.

>

> All the best,

>

>

>

>

> --

> Joy in NM

> PVT Joy on FBC

>

[Guest guest]

They didn't do an A1C. Maybe it's because her bg's are normal? She's still

going on low carb.

>

> It sounds just the opposite of what I would have expected my doctor to

> do. What is her A1C?

>

>

--

Joy in NM

PVT Joy on FBC

[Guest guest]

She's planning on going back and asking about getting on Metformin. She's a

lot better educated on diabetes than many who are just newly dx. Her dh is

T2 and she also worked with as a live in coach for severe developmentally

disabled adults with diabetes.

Just goes to show you that knowing all the right things to do doesn't help

you do them.

Hi Joy,

Your sister should ask her doctor for referral to a diabetes class or a

diabetes educator.

Also, tell your sister to write down questions she has and send them to her

doctor. Sometimes this is easier than making an appointment.

hugs

Eunice

--

Joy in NM

PVT Joy on FBC

[Guest guest]

If they told her she was a diabetic and did not do a blood sugar then I

would find another doctor.

Best Regards, Ratliff La Chorrera De Panama

robert.ratliff

at

gmail.com

Re: Good bg's but high insulin?

They didn't do an A1C. Maybe it's because her bg's are normal? She's

still

going on low carb.

>

> It sounds just the opposite of what I would have expected my doctor to

> do. What is her A1C?

>

>

--

Joy in NM

PVT Joy on FBC

[Guest guest]

But that was her initial visit. The first time she was told she was a

diabetic. The A1C will do a three month average of your blood sugar any

time they test. You do not have to wait three months to test, why would

you? The good doctor can also give you a glucose tolerance test. Take a

max of four hours. This is the gold standard for testing to see if you

are a diabetic. Drink some sugar water and the doc tests every hour to

see how long it takes to get below a certain number.

Best Regards, Ratliff La Chorrera De Panama

robert.ratliff

at

gmail.com

Re: Good bg's but high insulin?

In a message dated 11/3/2005 9:12:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

bratliff@... writes:

If they told her she was a diabetic and did not do a blood sugar then I

would find another doctor.

Some doctors prefer to wait 3 months before doing the A1c test. I have

several friends that did not get the A1c immediately.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

Yes, that is the best thing for PCOS and what is commonly prescribed. I

would ask for copies of all lab work so she knows exactly what she is

dealing with.

> She has PCOS.

>She thought that Metformin was also prescribed for PCOS though and will go

>back and check with the dr.

>

[Guest guest]

If she has high insulin but normal sugars (you did not mention her

sugar level), then she may just have resistance and not full-blown

diabetes yet. Can't tell much beyond that with waht you posted. But I

think most doctors like to start with lifestyle changes before they

start with meds. Did he schedule followup blood word for A1c or

fasting glucose?

>

> My sister just called with the results of her check up. The day I

got dx she

> made an appt for a physical. She has very high cholesterol, top 10%,

normal

> bg's but very high insulin. The dr only gave her a rx for Lipitor

and told

> her she had diabetes.

> No meds for the diabetes or monitor. Is this normal?

>

> --

> Joy in NM

> PVT Joy on FBC

[Guest guest]

They did a blood sugar on her just not an A1C.

Her blood sugars were normal but they found a high amount of insulin.

>

> If they told her she was a diabetic and did not do a blood sugar then I

> would find another doctor.

>

>

>

--

Joy in NM

PVT Joy on FBC

[Guest guest]

They did a blood sugar on her just not an A1C.

Her blood sugars were normal but they found a high amount of insulin.

>

> If they told her she was a diabetic and did not do a blood sugar then I

> would find another doctor.

>

>

>

--

Joy in NM

PVT Joy on FBC

[Guest guest]

They did a blood sugar on her just not an A1C.

Her blood sugars were normal but they found a high amount of insulin.

>

> If they told her she was a diabetic and did not do a blood sugar then I

> would find another doctor.

>

>

>

--

Joy in NM

PVT Joy on FBC

[Guest guest]

>

> Personally I would not recommend waiting. I can't see the point. All

> that does is give one 3 mos of possible high blood glucose floating

> around. 3 extra mos of possible damage. It's better to know right away

> how high the average numbers are because one fasting test doesn't

> really give the total picture. That sounds a bit scarey to me.

I didn't get an A1C when my dr dx me. He did a urine dip and saw that i had

sugar there and then had the nurse do a monitor check. It came out to 214 so

he said I had diabetes. I spent an hour with another nurse learning how to

use my new monitor and what I shpuld and shouldn't eat, etc.

So I figure I won't have another 3 months of high sugar because I'm trying

to get a handle on it now.

>

> Some doctors prefer to wait 3 months before doing the A1c test. I have

> > several friends that did not get the A1c immediately.

> >

>

> hugs

> Eunice

>

--

Joy in NM

PVT Joy on FBC

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/4/2005 5:48:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

bratliff@... writes:

Get another doctor. The educators put you on a calorie restricted diet

which does no good. Low carb or meds and exercise are the only things I

know that will help.

From: diabetes [mailto:diabetes ] On

Behalf Of Angelia R.

I was given a meter, but no meds...

I am still on no meds...

I was also told to talk with the diabetes educator...

Hi ,

Please read the rules. They clearly state that we do not tell members to

get another doctor. We can tell them to get a second opinion.

Also, you are telling Angelia to get another doctor. This member just went

through a pregnancy without meds or insulin, eating whatever she wanted in

moderation. Her highest A1c was 5.4.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/4/2005 5:48:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

bratliff@... writes:

Low carb or meds and exercise are the only things I

know that will help.

Hi ,

I eat most all foods in moderation and for the past 3-4 years, my yearly A1c

has been no higher than 5.22.

It is true that some people do need to eat low carbs, but not everyone.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

I was given a meter, but no meds...

I am still on no meds...

I was also told to talk with the diabetes educator...

Angelia in OR

Good bg's but high insulin?

> My sister just called with the results of her check up. The day I got dx

> she

> made an appt for a physical. She has very high cholesterol, top 10%,

> normal

> bg's but very high insulin. The dr only gave her a rx for Lipitor and told

> her she had diabetes.

> No meds for the diabetes or monitor. Is this normal?

>

> --

> Joy in NM

> PVT Joy on FBC

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/4/2005 9:29:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

dnawalker1@... writes:

You better hold onto that doctor because he is a keeper!

My doctors (4 of them) are keepers also. My family doctor who monitors my

diabetes is great. Really works with me. The first of Oct our insurance

changed. I sent her a letter asking if she could switch my cholesterol meds

since I would have to pay $70 for the one I was on. She sent me a prescription

for Zocor.

I know I would not have done as well as I did with the chemo if it had not

been for my oncologist. He was and still is one of the best doctors in the

world.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

Sorry for the one liner. EXACTLY.

Best Regards, Ratliff La Chorrera De Panama

robert.ratliff

at

gmail.com

[Guest guest]

If it is 214 you do have diabetes. He did not need to check your A1C.

You need to address the problem fast. Go to a doctor and get some meds.

Or go on a very low carb diet. I kept my bg under control that way with

no meds.

Best Regards, Ratliff La Chorrera De Panama

robert.ratliff

at

gmail.com

[Guest guest]

Get another doctor. The educators put you on a calorie restricted diet

which does no good. Low carb or meds and exercise are the only things I

know that will help.

Best Regards, Ratliff La Chorrera De Panama

robert.ratliff

at

gmail.com

Re: Good bg's but high insulin?

I was given a meter, but no meds...

I am still on no meds...

I was also told to talk with the diabetes educator...

Angelia in OR

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/4/2005 10:02:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

cochrancav@... writes:

I will mention that I saw my doctor yesterday and she was so happy with my

blood work that she hugged my neck

Hi ,

Are you sure we don't share the same doctor. My doctor always gives me hugs

also.

You're doing great. Keep up that good work.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/4/2005 10:08:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

cochrancav@... writes:

Oh, and I had lost 13 pounds since August too.

Hi again,

And another big congratulations on the weight loss.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

My Dr is the best Dr I have ever had! He dosnt push meds, and is happy with

how I am taking care of myself.

As Eunice said, I just gave birth to a healty baby boy, and was not put on

meds or insulin for the entire pregnancy. I have never been put on meds.

My Dr commended me on my self health care.

The diabetes educator did not put me on a restricted calorie diet, and gave

me info on a reduced carb diet. Though, I have done most of my own research

(and the fact that I live with a nutitionalist) finding things that work for

me, and things that dont. I eat what I want, when I want. Though it is

always in moderation. This dosnt work for everyone I know, but it seems to

be working fine for me =)

I will not get another doctor. This one is perfect for my family and I. He

shares my beliefs in natural type medicines, not pushing medication and that

the body needs to be treated as a whole.

I am happy to have found a wonderful doctor who makes me feel great about

myself, and how I raise my family. He lets me know when I need to take

control of a part of my " health " plan and makes me set goals for myself, and

holds me to them. He will call my house to make sure that I am doing ok,

and if my family is doing ok... NOT just having a Medical Assistant call.

He spends at LEAST 20 min with us in the office, and answers any questions

that we have. He cares... There are too many doctors out there that dont.

Angelia in OR

>

> In a message dated 11/4/2005 5:48:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

> bratliff@... writes:

>

> Get another doctor. The educators put you on a calorie restricted diet

> which does no good. Low carb or meds and exercise are the only things I

> know that will help.

>

>

>

> From: diabetes [mailto:diabetes ] On

> Behalf Of Angelia R.

>

>

> I was given a meter, but no meds...

> I am still on no meds...

> I was also told to talk with the diabetes educator...