Back from my doctor's Appt.......

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Registered: 06-02-2004
Back from my doctor's Appt.......
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Wed, 06-09-2004 - 12:05pm
Hi Everyone,

Well, I went to my doctor's this morning. She took my blood sugar:6.2(111.6). She said that was normal. I now have to take Metformin 500 mg in the morning and at dinnertime. She wants to see me again in a couple of months and kind of rushed me out. Although she did tell me to eat a lot chicken and veggies and to watch my carb intake. Now I'm depressed, mainly because I gained 7lbs. How the @%##@% did that happen?!?!! I would surely like to know. I'm not eating that much and sugar is almost completely out of my diet. That's all for now. Bye, I hope everyone's day is going better than mine.LOL

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iVillage Member
Registered: 02-06-2004
Wed, 06-09-2004 - 1:38pm
Hi Teri,

I live in Ontario also. We may be neighbors. Anyways...you said your BG was 6.2. Was this a fasting blood test or random or what? Also, if your "normal" why then the Metformin? Sounds like we are not alone. My dr was all over the map with my diagnoses. I was just recently put on Metformin for pre diabetes or insulin resistance or whatever he wants to call it this month. LOL. What tests have you done? What are your symptoms?
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Registered: 06-02-2004
Wed, 06-09-2004 - 3:34pm
Hi,

It was a fasting test considering I hadn't eatten since last night. That is not normal.

My doctor is confused. As for the metformin, she put me on that back in February, before I

was even told about diabetes. I didn't find out what the med was for until my mom mentioned it to my grandmother. My grandfather takes it. Which is why I was so angry with her the last time I saw her. I just want someone to say with authority that yes, Teri you are diabetic and need to do this, this and this...... I'm sorry your doctor is as confused as mine, but glad I'm not alone.LOL Do you think it's just Ontario doctors?LOL.

I live in Toronto. I hate the city....especially when it's hot. Hope to see a post from you soon.

Pleasant thoughts sent your way, Teri