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Michelle1110
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Confused - PCOS related
I got some BW back this morning.
It was done while fasting, but I'm on Metformin.
Glucose - 87
Insulin - 11
Hemoglobin - 5.3
The nurse said everything is normal.
I told my friend who is a nutritionist, and she said that my insulin level is too high.
I'm confused. Anyone have any insight?
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Posted 11/22/13 9:18 AM  |
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CindySN23
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Confused - PCOS related
I thought if it was above 10 you were insulin resistant
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| Posted 11/22/13 9:29 AM |
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Melmel821
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Re: Confused - PCOS related
high insulin levels is a cause of PCOS. The body doesn't respond correctly to blood glucose levels and produces more insulin. The high insulin levels cause the ovaries to produce testosterone. I read about it on the longislandivf.com website.
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| Posted 11/22/13 10:06 AM |
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Michelle1110
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Re: Confused - PCOS related
Posted by Melmel821
high insulin levels is a cause of PCOS. The body doesn't respond correctly to blood glucose levels and produces more insulin. The high insulin levels cause the ovaries to produce testosterone. I read about it on the longislandivf.com website.
Thanks - I know about PCOS and the levels . I've had it for ten plus years, but lately testosterone levels are normal.
Just confused why the RE doesn't want to increase my metformin.
Message edited 11/22/2013 10:56:34 AM.
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| Posted 11/22/13 10:50 AM |
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Melmel821
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Re: Confused - PCOS related
Posted by Michelle1110
Posted by Melmel821
high insulin levels is a cause of PCOS. The body doesn't respond correctly to blood glucose levels and produces more insulin. The high insulin levels cause the ovaries to produce testosterone. I read about it on the longislandivf.com website.
Thanks - I know about PCOS and the levels . I've had it for ten plus years, but lately testosterone levels are normal.
Just confused why the RE doesn't want to increase my metformin.
Probably because your testosterone levels are normal there's no need to increase the metformin. Have you been able to ask the doc?
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| Posted 11/22/13 12:01 PM |
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Michelle1110
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Re: Confused - PCOS related
Posted by Melmel821
Posted by Michelle1110
Posted by Melmel821
high insulin levels is a cause of PCOS. The body doesn't respond correctly to blood glucose levels and produces more insulin. The high insulin levels cause the ovaries to produce testosterone. I read about it on the longislandivf.com website.
Thanks - I know about PCOS and the levels . I've had it for ten plus years, but lately testosterone levels are normal.
Just confused why the RE doesn't want to increase my metformin.
Probably because your testosterone levels are normal there's no need to increase the metformin. Have you been able to ask the doc?
I see him Monday. I don't think that's what is causing my m/c's though... Ugh.
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| Posted 11/22/13 12:33 PM |
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