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Topic: RE: Does being anemic affect the A1C test?
I did a quick google search and found that because your RBC's may be low, your A1c may also be falsely low.
Topic: Does being anemic affect the A1C test?
I am wondering if being anemic would make my A1C level inaccurate. Just read about the testing and since they check the the sugar in the red blood cells, then average it. Seems like it would be off in a person who has a low red blood cell count from being anemic. Any info is greatly appreciated.
Topic: RE: Metformin after Surgery
Then the c-peptide test should give you the info that you need. It's a simple blood draw, although I don't know if it needs to be done fasting or not. If you are having other routine blood work, which you will after surgery, they can just add this to the list.
Best of luck - so glad that you came here with questions!
Best of luck - so glad that you came here with questions!
Topic: RE: Metformin after Surgery
Aha. When i was originally tested for insulin resistance and PCOS I was told that the GTT was the only test that would tell if I had IR.
You are now telling me there is a simply blood test and so thank you. That is the information that I need so after surgery my doctors can still check to see if I have insulin resistance.
Insulin production is what needs to be tested for me because my blood sugar levels remain the same no matter what.
Thank you
You are now telling me there is a simply blood test and so thank you. That is the information that I need so after surgery my doctors can still check to see if I have insulin resistance.
Insulin production is what needs to be tested for me because my blood sugar levels remain the same no matter what.
Thank you
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Topic: RE: Metformin after Surgery
A glucose tolerance test will show how your body reacts to a set amount of glucose/carbs. They will test you fasting, 1 hour, 2 hour and 3 hour to see how you metabolize. In that test, they are doing blood sugars. That's why I asked if you checked yours because, in essence, you can perform this yourself. I don't know that they are measuring anything but blood sugar during a 3 hour GTT.
You can have a c-peptide test (blood test) which measures your insulin production by your pancreas. Those with Type 1 diabetes show no to very minimal insulin production. Those with insulin resistance usually have normal to high insulin production with higher blood sugars. So, perhaps it's your insulin production that should be measured.
I hope I'm not misunderstanding the types of tests to which you are referring?
You can have a c-peptide test (blood test) which measures your insulin production by your pancreas. Those with Type 1 diabetes show no to very minimal insulin production. Those with insulin resistance usually have normal to high insulin production with higher blood sugars. So, perhaps it's your insulin production that should be measured.
I hope I'm not misunderstanding the types of tests to which you are referring?
Topic: RE: Metformin after Surgery
I'm getting RNY.
Currently I do not check my blood sugar but the issue with insulin resistance is that my blood sugar will always be normal, it's the amount of insulin in my body that changes. My understanding is that only the glucose test can check insulin. Maybe there is a blood test that can tell?
Currently I do not check my blood sugar but the issue with insulin resistance is that my blood sugar will always be normal, it's the amount of insulin in my body that changes. My understanding is that only the glucose test can check insulin. Maybe there is a blood test that can tell?
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Topic: RE: Metformin after Surgery
Best of luck on your surgery on Tuesday. What procedure are you having done?
I don't really know how you will do a GT test.. I am sure some modifications can be made. Do you test your blood sugar now at all? I would think that your hbA1c would likely be monitored as a way of tracking your insulin resistance.
I suspect that, once you get through the post-surgery period, you will likely be restarted on metformin. I am Type 1.5 (LADA) diabetic (which means I have both insulin insufficiency and insulin reisistance) and was off my orals for a period of time, but restarted on half my prior dose of meformin. Can't live without it!
I don't really know how you will do a GT test.. I am sure some modifications can be made. Do you test your blood sugar now at all? I would think that your hbA1c would likely be monitored as a way of tracking your insulin resistance.
I suspect that, once you get through the post-surgery period, you will likely be restarted on metformin. I am Type 1.5 (LADA) diabetic (which means I have both insulin insufficiency and insulin reisistance) and was off my orals for a period of time, but restarted on half my prior dose of meformin. Can't live without it!
Topic: Metformin after Surgery
I posted this question on the PCOS board as well.
I don't have diabetes but I do have insulin resistance and am on metformin.
I was diagnosed with IR by doing the glucose tolerance test. I am having surgery on Tuesday and have decided not to take metformin the month I'm on liquids because it's too complicated to get that in liquid form.
Once I lose a lot of weight how can a doctor test to make sure I still have IR if I can't do the glucose test?
I don't have diabetes but I do have insulin resistance and am on metformin.
I was diagnosed with IR by doing the glucose tolerance test. I am having surgery on Tuesday and have decided not to take metformin the month I'm on liquids because it's too complicated to get that in liquid form.
Once I lose a lot of weight how can a doctor test to make sure I still have IR if I can't do the glucose test?
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Topic: RE: Won't Operate due to A1C levels- Advice Needed!
I am a nurse as well. When you have diabetes your body heals at a slower rate., Well controlled A1C is 7 or below. 9.5 is way too high. He needs to get his meds changed up from his pcp.
Hope this helps
Christy
Hope this helps
Christy
Topic: RE: Lap band isn't a good idea?!
I have not had any of that. I do battle constipation a bit now, and go just about every other day. I've learned by reading some of the RNY boards how to manage it though and have talked to my doctor about it. (It's super common....) I usually take 1-2 stool softeners about every day and also have added some fiber chews. That stuff and staying hydrated and exercising really does make a big difference. It's annoying, but certainly not life altering, if you know what I mean....definitely manageable.
I do find that I belch a bit more now, but nothing terrible. It seems to happen when I drink fluids a bit more. I guess air and liquid get in there and need to find their way out. But definitely not gross or smelly farts or anything like that. None.
Another hesitation I had about DS was exactly the gas issue. There is someone else I know who had it and that issue is the talk of his staff.....I couldn't fathom it. I know him and know that he also eats a lot of sugar, carbonated bevs, etc. and that can't be helping that problem. But I was mortified at the thought that my digestive issues might be the talk of my office, so that was another thing I was concerned about (like you).
Keep the questions coming.....I wish I had had someone answer some of these things for me in the decision making process! And get some sleep.....
I do find that I belch a bit more now, but nothing terrible. It seems to happen when I drink fluids a bit more. I guess air and liquid get in there and need to find their way out. But definitely not gross or smelly farts or anything like that. None.
Another hesitation I had about DS was exactly the gas issue. There is someone else I know who had it and that issue is the talk of his staff.....I couldn't fathom it. I know him and know that he also eats a lot of sugar, carbonated bevs, etc. and that can't be helping that problem. But I was mortified at the thought that my digestive issues might be the talk of my office, so that was another thing I was concerned about (like you).
Keep the questions coming.....I wish I had had someone answer some of these things for me in the decision making process! And get some sleep.....
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