Julie, A question for you..

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Julie, A question for you..
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Mon, 10-25-2004 - 6:04pm

Julie,


I haven't seen you post for a while and I was wondering how your tests turned out. Were you diagnosed hypoglycemic? How did you do with the 24 hour fasting test? How is the doctor suggesting that you manage your blood sugar levels?

Mary Frances


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Tue, 10-26-2004 - 9:31am
OH maryfrancies i give up!!! The Endo doc told me to get blood drawn if i got under 50 i think it was. Well of course 5am it got low so i had to call the hospital to make sure i could go to there lab for the blood work.I was also told to call the doctor as well when it happens. I called him and after 20 minss i went to the hospital once i got there i had to wait i checked it there and it had allready gone back up.So i paged the doc again still no call back.Once i got my blood drawn it was about 1 hour later and back up to 70's.He never even called me back not untill i called his office for results.When he finally got on the phone he said your o.k stop worrying over nothing, i said nothing if thats the case why do i have lows and pass out he said i dont know but your o.k and if you keep passing out see em again in 6 months.I felt like i was blown off so bas and i do not like his bedside manner at all.Than he tells me 50's are o.k your not hypo unless you get down under 40! so at this point im just watching my diet and see how things go.Thank you for checking back with me
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Tue, 10-26-2004 - 10:27am
Julie~

I still think you should see another endocrinologist! Just my opinion...

If I get at 60 or below, I know I'm in trouble. Of course, I have Diabetes II.

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Tue, 10-26-2004 - 11:18am
im going to, as soon as i get to under 60 i fill so bad.Have you ever heard of a doc saying anything about 40 and under is hypo not 60
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Tue, 10-26-2004 - 3:04pm

Julie,


I think that is very unreasonable advise. But then I couldn't believe the amount of time he wanted you to fast. Frankly I wouldn't let my blood sugar get under 50 and I know what it feels like to be that low. There is too much of a chance of your having a seizure and so I would treat it with some controlled carbs and protein. And I would get a new doctor.


Wow, there has been so mcuh going on with your family this year. I hope all begins to settle down soon.


Hugs,

Mary Frances


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Tue, 10-26-2004 - 3:40pm
The shocking thing is there is people who will listen to Doctors like this, there lives are in his hands and he does this.Im glade that i know otherwise im going to look into seeing anouther doctor, yes this year has been hard why i just dont know. For some reason it seems like we have had all the bad luck this year
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Tue, 10-26-2004 - 6:38pm

Julie,


How has your husband's new doctor worked out for him? By the way, is the doctor that your daughter seeing a pediatric endocrinologist? I ask this because that is whom she should be seeing.


I had a conversation the other day with my opthomologist about how much more dangerous hypoglycemia is in the short run and that if you didn't take care of that, you wouldn't be able to take care of the hyperglycemia which is dangerous in the long run. On Saturday I was 55 at 11:30 am and I was to meet my husband for lunch at noon. I was of course cold and sweaty. I thought about trying to wait till I was to see my husband and then my brain clicked in! I ate my glucerna bar because I decided it wasn't safe for me to drive my car through Las Vegas traffic!


All I can say is to keep testing your blood sugar as necessary and keep a log of the readings and what you do to take care of it. I also suggest that you figure out what you need to eat to help you and that you keep that handy at home. For example you may do better with a low-fat sugar free yougart or some string cheese and crackers in a set amount. You need to have these safety items ready so that you don't have to think of them.


Take care and I will look forward to continuing this discussion when I get home as I probably won't have computer access tomorrow.

Mary Frances


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Wed, 10-27-2004 - 2:04pm
My husband goes to the same office as the endo i see, he got to see his nurse and was very happy with her.He has talked with my doc over the phone regarding himself and did not like him he thought he was very quick and he said at times it did not seem like he was listening.The last couple of weeks i have been doing very good i have only gone down to 60 2 times which is great for me, im just keeping a good eye on my levels and i think im starting to see a drop earlyer on.Im getting used to the signs of my sugar getting low.Also i have been going to the gym which i think helps as you know im not over weight but i think just the excerise is good for me, and also my husband is working out which he needs to as he really needs to loose weight.Yes my daughter is seeing a pediatric endo at childrens hospital.Maryfrancies i have to ask you do you think is possible for a meter to read wrong for 1 person and not the other? i guess i know the answer but im secound guessing myself.The doctors said maybe my meter is reading high and thats why my daughter is showing higher levels but if that was the case when i get down to the 50 or 60 it would mean im even lower than that and i know thats not the case.I just fill bad that maybeim putting her into test she does not need.!!!
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Sat, 10-30-2004 - 2:07am

Julie,


Calibrate your meter, which you are supposed to do periodically anyway. And no, the meter isn't running high or low. The normal variation between hospital tests and your meter is less than 10% so if it is in that range it is statistically insignificant. The other thing is to run a test on the same blood that the hospital is using and see if your results are really close to the same numbers.


Don't worry about the tests that your daughter is receiving. Believe me, they wouldn't have admitted her to the hospital unless it is necessary.


I hope each of you has your own meter as