Who would you believe?

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Who would you believe?
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Tue, 02-17-2004 - 5:04pm
Just came back from my ob/gyn appointment today. Among other health issues we discussed, the topic of me taking glucophage came up. He asked why and and I told him because I was hypoglycemic (which he already knew)and the endo prescribed it. He said after looking at all my reports and b/s readings (since last May!), "No, you are hyperglycemic, you are a diabetic". Those words hit me like a ton of bricks. I told him that the endo didn't think so because I did not test with high enough glucose levels during the 3hr GTT etc. He said,"You are a diabetic, Jennifer". Wow. I had a feeling I was approaching this day at some time but thought with careful control I could delay and maybe prevent this. Should I believe him? I've gone to him for over 10 years and have only seen this endo 3 times before. What would you do?

Thanks for any input or suggestions. Part of me wants to say Okay enough already, you are a diabetic so get on with your life. Another part of me thinks could this be real - the endo says I'm not so I'm not. Ugh! You guys are so helpful as I know this probably happened to some of you....what did you do?

Thanks from my heart.


Jennifer

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Registered: 03-28-2003
Tue, 02-17-2004 - 5:28pm
I was in almost the same situation! My OB/GYN diagnosed my Type 2 diabetes after several blood tests. I was in for something else, which turned out to be an ovarian cyst but because of the symptoms they did some bloodwork and the sugars came back high. They repeated the fasting and then did the 2 hour test, and were able to see what was going on. How long ago did you see the Endo?Do you remember what your
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Wed, 02-18-2004 - 2:06am

Jennifer,


I was also diagnosed by my OB-Gyn doctor and he referred me to the endocrinologist. Do you know the results of your last lab work? If you do, could you please post it?


Glucophage is now a first line drug in the treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, ie diabetes. I am not sure if the the same amount of drug is used for both conditions though. I have always heard that at least 40 percent of folks with hypoglycemia go on to become diabetic. I am wondering if the number isn't really higher than that. I bet that many of them have the new diagnosis of pre-diabetes.


I am going to my class at UC Davis on March 3rd and I am sure I will come back with the latest information which I will share as best I can.


Try to get some exercise and try to get your weight as close to normal as you can. This way you will be able to get your diabetes or pre-diabetes under control and prevent the development of complications.


Hugs,

Mary Frances


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Registered: 03-25-2003
Wed, 02-18-2004 - 3:39am
What an utter shock to hear. I am so sorry you are having this trouble of which doctor to believe. I suggest that maybe you take the results you have from the lab work that both your ob/gyn did and your primary doctor and get yourself a third opinion so that way you will feel better and not stress yourself about this. You could also go back to your ob/gyn to see if there was a mistake made with the two words hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic. I sure hope you get some answer to this so that you know what your dealing with much better. Do get back to us with what you find out and do, because I know I sure want to know what is up with two different diagnosis that should not be happening at all. Sending you some cyber Great Big Hug
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Sat, 02-21-2004 - 11:20pm
As the discussion leader suggested, I believe that you should get a copy of your labs, go see your PCP, and discuss what your concerns are at this time. You should review your A1c in particular. You have every right to know...it's your body and your life!

Perhaps a consult with another endocrinologist would be worthwhile.