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Gappy
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hello, you'll find someone here will know about the medication, i'm only on metformin so I don't know. But well done on weight loss and blood results.
hello, you'll find someone here will know about the medication, i'm only on metformin so I don't know. But well done on weight loss and blood results.
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Hi James,
I just wanted to add a quick thought or two to your post. I cannot speak for type 2 medication seeing as I am a type 1 and others on these forums will be better informed then me on those.
However, your hormone levels will have an impact on your diabetes. You do not mention which ones were checked, if it was testosterone then this should be looked at asap since low testosterone can increase insulin resistance and by upping your testosterone levels your body should start to react better to your medication. Other hormones such as hGH have the opposite effects so you need to check with the Endocrinologist which hormone is out of synch and what he plans to do about it. Have them check your estrogen levels too, although that is a predominantly female hormone we chaps do have some too and it will impact on your sugar levels as well.
Frankie
Hi James,
I just wanted to add a quick thought or two to your post. I cannot speak for type 2 medication seeing as I am a type 1 and others on these forums will be better informed then me on those.
However, your hormone levels will have an impact on your diabetes. You do not mention which ones were checked, if it was testosterone then this should be looked at asap since low testosterone can increase insulin resistance and by upping your testosterone levels your body should start to react better to your medication. Other hormones such as hGH have the opposite effects so you need to check with the Endocrinologist which hormone is out of synch and what he plans to do about it. Have them check your estrogen levels too, although that is a predominantly female hormone we chaps do have some too and it will impact on your sugar levels as well.
Frankie
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Hi James,
Your GP did the right thing, you really need to see your Endocrinologist for that. I'm on testosterone therapy too and it is a little tricky to deal with at the GP level. If they do put you on it, you will notice a drop in insulin needed (testosterone increases insulin sensitivity) but you will also need to keep an eye out for many other things. They will check your PSA (Prostate specific agent), your red cell blood count and your lipids to avoid any of the side effects of therapy.
On a practical side of things, if you do end up on it make sure you go to the gym regularly. The increase in blood steroid will make you bust with energy which needs an outlet. The fatigue from low test should clear up in the first few days of therapy, your muscle recovery will improve and your long term memory should get better (testosterone effects the hippocampus in the brain which is partly responsible for long term memories and spacial coordination).
Just keep a close eye on your sugars you might need to check them a little more often then normal so get your GP to prescribe you some extra strips until things stabilize a little. Depending on which test therapy you are given the effects will vary. If you have a gel you apply to your skin the strongest increase will be 1hr post application and by lunchtime you will be in the normal person's range (you apply it in the mornings), and in the evenings it should be falling back to low (which is what normally happens). So keep a close eye on morning, lunch and mid afternoon sugars.
Best of luck! and do let us know how you get along...
Frankie
Hi James,
Your GP did the right thing, you really need to see your Endocrinologist for that. I'm on testosterone therapy too and it is a little tricky to deal with at the GP level. If they do put you on it, you will notice a drop in insulin needed (testosterone increases insulin sensitivity) but you will also need to keep an eye out for many other things. They will check your PSA (Prostate specific agent), your red cell blood count and your lipids to avoid any of the side effects of therapy.
On a practical side of things, if you do end up on it make sure you go to the gym regularly. The increase in blood steroid will make you bust with energy which needs an outlet. The fatigue from low test should clear up in the first few days of therapy, your muscle recovery will improve and your long term memory should get better (testosterone effects the hippocampus in the brain which is partly responsible for long term memories and spacial coordination).
Just keep a close eye on your sugars you might need to check them a little more often then normal so get your GP to prescribe you some extra strips until things stabilize a little. Depending on which test therapy you are given the effects will vary. If you have a gel you apply to your skin the strongest increase will be 1hr post application and by lunchtime you will be in the normal person's range (you apply it in the mornings), and in the evenings it should be falling back to low (which is what normally happens). So keep a close eye on morning, lunch and mid afternoon sugars.
Best of luck! and do let us know how you get along...
Frankie
