Insulin and C-Peptide levels - Page 2

wish · 02-04-2010, 17:55

Richard, I agree and really feel like I was pretty borderline from the getgo. I am continuing to work hard on diet and exercise and appreciate the support I am getting here.

jswede1149 · 02-05-2010, 01:32

You have an anti-immunity condition (Celiac's). Were you tested for GAD65 and Islet? If not, please ask for this test.

Anti-immunity conditions appears in clusters. Type 1.5 diabetes make up is part insulin resistance. Many type 1.5's function fine on oral medication up to five years post diagnosis.

wish · 02-05-2010, 06:15

I don't think I was tested for either of those things. The doctor has not even mentioned a problem with IgG score. I just found it when I asked for a copy of my labs. I believe I did not get copies of everything, though.

I will call the dr tomorrow. I am so not happy with him, but he's pretty much the only endo around.

Have you gotten any satisfaction from your dr?

jswede1149 · 02-05-2010, 09:19

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Originally Posted by wish

Have you gotten any satisfaction from your dr?

No. I am between Endocrinologists. There are so few available through our insurance plan. All are booked out for months.

I've ran around since diagnosis without a sick plan.

We have to be our own medical advocates demanding to see our test results.

wish · 02-05-2010, 23:59

I found the high test result for my BG myself after asking for a copy of my labs from my PCP. I asked about it, and they tested me multiple times, finally diagnosing me as T2. They had three fasting readings that were too high before I finally got them to do an A1C. I asked to be referred to an endo. He ran a bunch of tests but only addressed the diabetes and cholesterol numbers. No mention of the high IgG. I discovered that when I asked for a copy of my labs.

Yes, we definitely all need to be our own medical advocates. I am learning that the hard way.

jswede1149 · 02-06-2010, 01:00

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Originally Posted by wish

I finally got them to do an A1C.

What was your A1C if I may ask?

My old Endocrinologist wrote in my file that she saw I had a 16 oz regular crush in the office. My DS was with me and we allow him to drink soda from time to time. She wrote that it was mine! She did not ask me.

I thought it was kind of odd when she demanded that I see a Dietitian and Educator. I refused. She called my husband and chewed him out. When the results of my A1C (12 to 6.7 in 6 months) and anti-bodies were returned, she back down.

Granted, there are many type 2's who do not take this disease seriously. I am sure she has seen many. However, it is not wise to accuse a patient and record it in their file. It was like eggs in her face when she realized I am a type 1. Never mind the fact that she never properly addressed my thyroid issues.

I wish I had an Endo to talk to while awaiting for my first appointment. I would rather wait than deal with her again

wish · 02-07-2010, 02:29

MY PCP diagnosed me with an A1C of 6.95.

Shanny · 02-07-2010, 02:33

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Originally Posted by jswede1149

My old Endocrinologist wrote in my file that she saw I had a 16 oz regular crush in the office. My DS was with me and we allow him to drink soda from time to time. She wrote that it was mine! She did not ask me.

I thought it was kind of odd when she demanded that I see a Dietitian and Educator. I refused. She called my husband and chewed him out. When the results of my A1C (12 to 6.7 in 6 months) and anti-bodies were returned, she back down.

Sometimes those notes tell more about the doctor than they do about the patient, eh?! I hope she also removed that remark from your chart, or at least annotated that is was an erroneous conclusion on her part.