Question about Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT)
Question:
On Thu, 21 Dec 2000 16:09:06 GMT, Theresa Nelson <missare…@home.com> wrote: theresa, A GFT is not really going to address your question. It’s your levels of *insulin* (which in turn is what regulates glucose levels) which are important. Get a fasting insulin test. Elise – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I’ve heard that Glucophage(Metformin) can help balance out blood sugar >in diabetics and it can also contribute to returning an anovulatory >cycle to somewhat normal, meaning I could wind up ovulating for the >first time. >Do docs ever prescribe someone Metformin when they are considered to >have IGT which is considered borderline? >I just had a Glucose Fasting Test this morning. I’m anxious to hear the >results. After over a year of fertility drugs, a twin pregnancy and a >m/c of that twin pg. that occured 4 days ago at 13 weeks, I’m reluctant >to go thru any more needles, ultrasounds and drastic ovary stimulating >treatments again. >I’d appreciate some help. I’m reading as much as I can find but I’m >completely ignorant compared to some of the knowlegables here. >Thanks in advance. >Theresa
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Theresa Nelson <missare…@home.com> wrote in message
news:3A443B95.94529336@home.com… > So, if I merely want to try Metformin because I do > have polycystic ovaries and want to try and see if it will get me to bring on > regular periods without the use of hormones (no attempts to get pregnant right > now), can I convince my ob/gyn to give it to me?
It might take some extra work, but it is possible. Also consider some other form of assessment, such as a C-peptide test (it catches very subtle cases of IR). My doctor gave me metformin in spite of a normal fasting insulin and GTT, because I have many symptoms of PCOS (although anovulation was not one of them), and because I had had 5 IUIs with no lasting success. He dragged his feet until I started doctor shopping, then he volunteered a prescription. >How long would I take it > before I might see a period show up all on its own?
Could take a couple weeks, a couple months, or not at all. Alternatives: Actos, Avandia, exercise and restricted- or low-carb regimens. Good luck . . . I hope to hear a met success story from you. I know how miserable you were earlier this year with OHSS. Hugs, Beth
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I’ve heard that Glucophage(Metformin) can help balance out blood sugar in diabetics and it can also contribute to returning an anovulatory cycle to somewhat normal, meaning I could wind up ovulating for the first time. Do docs ever prescribe someone Metformin when they are considered to have IGT which is considered borderline? I just had a Glucose Fasting Test this morning. I’m anxious to hear the results. After over a year of fertility drugs, a twin pregnancy and a m/c of that twin pg. that occured 4 days ago at 13 weeks, I’m reluctant to go thru any more needles, ultrasounds and drastic ovary stimulating treatments again. I’d appreciate some help. I’m reading as much as I can find but I’m completely ignorant compared to some of the knowlegables here. Thanks in advance. Theresa
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Theresa Nelson <missare…@home.com> wrote in message
news:3A422B22.DD212E7@home.com… > Do docs ever prescribe someone Metformin when they are considered to > have IGT which is considered borderline?
Yes I think they do. I am an example. Kay (Edek) too. Many others, I’m sure. Theresa, I was just thinking about you yesterday, wondering where you went to. I had *no idea* you lost your babies. I’m so terribly, terribly sorry. Beth
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Thank you Beth. My next question for everyone is this: my fasting glucose was only 86. Very normal according to the American Diabetes Association website and my doc’s translation. So, if I merely want to try Metformin because I do have polycystic ovaries and want to try and see if it will get me to bring on regular periods without the use of hormones (no attempts to get pregnant right now), can I convince my ob/gyn to give it to me? How long would I take it before I might see a period show up all on its own? From all we can tell, I have never ovulated without Clomid or Gonal-F. I’ve had irregular periods at long intervals. all BBT charts show no ovulation during these irregular intervals. Thank you in advance. My follow up with the doc is this coming Wednesday and i realy would like to try it to see if it works and I can actually try to feel "normal." Theresa – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Beth wrote: > Theresa Nelson <missare…@home.com> wrote in message > news:3A422B22.DD212E7@home.com… > > Do docs ever prescribe someone Metformin when they are considered to > > have IGT which is considered borderline? > Yes I think they do. I am an example. Kay (Edek) too. Many others, I’m > sure. > Theresa, I was just thinking about you yesterday, wondering where you went > to. I had *no idea* you lost your babies. I’m so terribly, terribly sorry. > Beth
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