HOW TO TAKE AN INSULINE RESISTANCE TEST?

Hi Alexxx, welcome to the Diabetes Forum. Are you referring to the Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)? This is a test given to people who are suspected of being insulin resistant or have full-fledged diabetes. as well as to women during pregnancy.

For this test, you must fast for about 8 hours. In the lab your blood is drawn and then you drink a very sugary liquid (glucose) and wait there for two hours and your blood is drawn again. Sometimes, you will have to wait another hour or maybe longer and they will draw your blood again. Some doctors ask for the second waiting period; others don't. This test tells the doctor how fast your blood sugar goes back to normal after drinking the glucose liquid. Most non-diabetics' blood sugar will return to normal after 30 minutes.

The lab follows the doctor's orders as far as how many blood draws it should make. Sometimes, only one is enough after the two hours. Sometimes, the doctor will ask for another draw after an additional hour. When the appointment is made with the lab, the lab gives you the exact instructions for fasting before you go in there. Once you're in the lab, you follow what they tell you since they are conducting the test. They inform your doctor of the results. (Some labs might tell you right then what your readings were though.)

I'm sorry about your losing two pregnancies. Did the doctor say it was because of diabetes?

Do you have family members with diabetes?

Hi again, Alexxx, alright. I hope now you've got the thyroid under control. If you're seeing an endocrinologist for that, she/he can also order the GTT and give you information and help about diabetes or insulin resistance.

I hope you are successful with your next pregnancy. Because of the past, I would think that your Ob will watch you carefully. As far as diabetes in the family, the risk for that disease is higher when there are other family members with it, so I would suggest taking very good care of yourself now, before you're pregnant. If you have not been physically active, please get into some kind of regular exercise program, something you will maintain yourself like walking everyday, or swimming if you have a pool nearby. Running, biking are also good for your general health - although walking is something that fits anyone, even if you're pregnant. Eat a good variety of vegetables and fruit and protein. It's best to stay away from soft drinks (all that sugar) and much of the fast food because of the saturated fat and salt content.

Good luck!

I don't know anything about adrenal fatigue but I'm glad you're up on your health concerns. And, again, if you're seeing an endo for the thyroid, that doctor is the one who knows all about the glandular system.

It's hard to say why you would have those feelings if you don't eat every couple of hours. It may or may not be related to blood sugar - which is why having some lab tests (blood) would be a good idea. Always eat breakfast but don't make it a heavy carb breakfast like pancakes, waffles, muffins, toast with jam, etc. Heavy carbs will make most anyone sleepy as the blood sugar will crash soon afterwards.

I'm glad you're eating a healthy diet. Carbs for you may be fine in moderation when eaten with other food like vegetables and protein.

Exercise like walking will benefit you in the long run for many reasons and may even help with the AF. So, talk with your doctor and I hope your plans work out for you. Good luck!

Hi Alexxx, your comment "If i eat a lot of carbs i get very tired and sleepy. If i eat too much i feel like going to sleep." I wouldn't worry about it, that happens to non diabetics too

Hi there. I'm not a doctor, remember! The results for the blood sugar don't look bad. I don't know how to interpret the insulin results though.

According to the results, your blood sugar spiked at 141 after 30 minutes, then went down to 124 after an hour. An hour and a half, you were down to 'normal' and even went lower by two hours later. Considering the amount of carbs in the glucose drink, I don't think that's bad but, again, I'm not a doctor.

Has the doctor spoken to you?