Miss.T. Morning
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Hi Lamont D, I'm seeing my GP in a couple of weeks and wonder whether to ask for a test.
What is eOGTT?
and, Hba1c ?
and which should I ask for ?
All the tests I had done were under the supervision of my endocrinologist, by a staff sister or equivalent nurse, in a hospital, who was within communication at all times. GPs do not have the necessary skills for this sort of testing.
I would not worry about the tests as they are used for diagnostic tests, which do give so much detail for the endocrinologist to recognise the next step in diagnosis.
Despite my first eOGTT, as a first for my endocrinologist and sister and the subsequent issues with it, the next few tests, were really good and managed well at the end of the tests.
I think it is more worrying, if not given these tests.
Keep asking, best wishes
Hi, I loose my vision in the low 5’s and get hypo warning signs in the low 4’s. I have type 2 with RH no medication. They say that’s in the normal range?
Hi Lamont D, I'm seeing my GP in a couple of weeks and wonder whether to ask for a test.
What is eOGTT?
and, Hba1c ?
and which should I ask for ?
After not being able to have sugar since being born and being ill for over 50 years they have actually found out that I have reactive hypoglycemia.. They have always tested me for diabetes as my mum is diabetic. I feel really let down by doctors and hospitals as I have always had to avoid foods that make me ill. I have only been diagnosed for a few months I could really do with some info.
I find this VERY confusing, especially when it all boils down to the fact that your BRAIN needs sugar to function and then your brain runs every other function in your body. On top of this, ALL carbs eventually become sugar because that's how chemistry, digestion, human bodies work(s). Are you going to live on fats and protein and the odd vegetable?
Fats, protein and lower carb vegetables is a good description of the ketogenic diet, and many of the RHers and type 2 diabetics here on the forum manage their conditions extremely well by sticking to ketogenic diets. Of course, it is never obligatory, but many of us feel better (best) when we eat keto, so we choose it deliberately.
the sad fact is because the keto diet is so limited in variety, very few people can keep it up for a long time. then again, if it makes you feel better than you would eating carbs, I guess it's what you have to do. wishing you luck with this in any event, I know I couldn't do it though.
the sad fact is because the keto diet is so limited in variety, very few people can keep it up for a long time. then again, if it makes you feel better than you would eating carbs, I guess it's what you have to do. wishing you luck with this in any event, I know I couldn't do it though.
I will try and explain, why a ketogenic lifestyle is better for me.I find this VERY confusing, especially when it all boils down to the fact that your BRAIN needs sugar to function and then your brain runs every other function in your body. On top of this, ALL carbs eventually become sugar because that's how chemistry, digestion, human bodies work(s). Are you going to live on fats and protein and the odd vegetable?
I have recently been diagnosed with RH and my appointment for the diatocian isn’t for few weeks and diabetic appointment next month my hypos are getting out of hand when I had glucose tolerance test they dropped to 2.7 and I felt awful . Will I get glucose meter to check my glucose levels ? What wil the appointment be for next as I want to get to the bottom of it all isit long lasting like forever I’m 22 years of age and normally fit and healthyIf you wish to ask questions or are interested in asking anything pertaining to hypoglycaemia, diabetic or non diabetic. Ask here.
@Lamont D , Winnie53 and Brunneria,The thing I've learned from my experience of Hypoglycaemia is that doctors know very little about how to treat the condition and symptoms.
And more importantly, what is healthy, for those like me, it is definitely not!
Using your blood glucose monitor is all trial and error, you have to be regimented in using it as a tool. Start a food diary and log what you eat, portion size, pre meal test, one hour after, two hours after, and after at three and four hours.
The only other time I would use your glucometer is to find out what your blood sugar levels are, if you feel awful.
You will learn a lot from keeping a food diary. Your blood sugar readings will tell you what foods are spiking you too high, which doesn't, how much of certain foods you can tolerate, and see how well you are doing.
There is a sticky about recording blood sugar levels at the top of the forum page.
Best wishes
@Lamont D , Winnie53 and Brunneria,
Thank you for your advice on diet and the glucometer. Within days of beginning to monitor my own BG levels I realised that I couldn't handle carbs without going hypo. I stopped the carbs and my blood sugar has become stable. Fasting BG is usually about 5.3 now and this feels good. I have lost a few pounds (though I wasn't overweight) and my blood pressure has reduced to a more healthy level. I don't usually feel hungry between 3 meals a day and seem to have more energy than before. All this is fantastic for me after years of fearful eating followed by unexpected hypos (which I failed to understand). I have read a lot on this site about the keto diet but haven't experienced anything negative. Could you explain at what times you would get flu like symptoms or liver dump?
Hi, @Ruthbcn and welcome to our forum.Good afternoon
It is the first time I write. I found this forum by chance and I'm happy about it. I think it will help me a lot.
I am a 41 year old woman and I was diagnosed with RH three years ago. since then my life is hell. every two hours I have hypoglycemia that I solve eating. I've realized that when I do it with carbohydrates it's even worse. I feel weak, I have headaches, dizziness, etc and I need to lose 10kg. I do not know what to eat or what to do to improve my life and that of those around me.
I take Metformin.
I hope your advice can help me.
I'm from Spain, I hope you forgive me for my bad English ...
@Lamont DHi again, @Ruthbcn
Yes, hyperinsulinaemia will cause all that and more.
Your endocrinologist is correct that you need reduce your carbs and sugars.
But by how much?
If you are still going hypo, you are eating too many carbs!
I hope you can understand what is happening to you.
The reason you have high insulin levels is because of what is called an overshoot of insulin, this occurs when your blood sugar level quickly rises too high, after eating (too many carbs and sugars), the response, (reactive) is your pancreas produces too much insulin that drops your blood sugar levels down into hypoglycaemia.
This overshoot, is the cause of the hyperinsulinaemia.
Keep asking.
Best wishes
Both @Lamont D and I have both reached a point (through going v low carb) where our hypos are now v v rare.
(The situation for me is that I had to go gluten free too)
@Lamont D
Do you think if I reduce carbs ans add fat, Could I ever be without hypoglycemia?
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