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Carbs, GTT-scared

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beetle

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HI all

HI i finaly got my head around the carbs:) I got myself a book:'the new glucose revolution' its called from Jennie Brand Miller.
very helpful.
OK since i got the GTT schedualed for sat. i got told to eat" high carbs" :***: ? what are high carb meals? I had no clue except knowing must be rice and pasta since i got high readings.Therfore i thought my diet is all c.r.a.p and high carb. But reading the book i learned its not.
Now i actually realised that i already eat pretty much low carb.
I estimate around 70g if ist not my rice day :wink:
I eat no fast food, nothing fried, no white bread,no ice cream, no cereals ( only muesli) and only little chocolate.
Reading the istructions for ther GTT i am bloody scared now: I realised with how MUCH sugar my poor pancreas will has to deal with :shock: :crazy: :***: :***:
I really wonder if I can cope with the test? I remember last time i might have been on so much sugar was on a party and i went complety crazy-high as a kite .........I didnt feel well at all.
Has anyone had any bad sideeffects from this test?
I am a bit scared now to take the test to be honest.....
Beetle
 
I guess that if the sugar in the GTT makes you high as a kite we should take it as a challenge. Getting you off the ground should be fun.

I am pretty sure that you will be ok. Just drink the drink since if anything untoward happens you will be in a surgery. Sugary drinks should be fine.

Let us know.
 
HI
Thanks for your encourgament Squire Fulwood :)
Just a quick update about my GTT. I felt so ill the two hours doing the test. My face was tingling and i was dizzy and felt like someone had drained all life out of me. I hope i NEVER EVER have to do this test again. :crazy: I also had to endure 5 needle sticks since the lady was not allowed to put a cannula in since no doc around the corner :***: I Iook like a needle cushion now with bruises everywhere :lol:
Also got tested for cortisol and thyroid and insulin.Will go to doc next week. Hope some diagnosis comes out of all of this otherwise I dont know what to do.so tired.
Could't even walk properly today, legs got all yelly and i walked like someone with a stroke leg......its just exhausting. I will ignore this one otherwise i will go absolutly crazy :oops:

Beetle
 
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