type 2 with insulinoma?

[hmcurrie]

ok i have been to the er several times with black out spells for hypoglycemia, usually brought on by even moderate activity - once i get on the downward spiral it is nearly impossible to bring back up, the ers have told me to have my md test me for an insulinoma as they feel it is very likely but can not test me due to my sugar already being raised in an ambulancve on the way there. problem my md will absolutely not test me says i am nuts and my endo threw me out of her practice for even bringing it up!! what can i do how can i possibly get tested? i feel like i live in hell and need help asap!! no other docs are taking patients....

[troytroy]

Your comment indicates that you are having a very tough time with your diabetes management. I am not sure what your patient-doctor relationship is between both your family practioner and the endo doctor who threw you out of her practice. If your doctor believed that you possibly had an insulinoma they could probably arrange a fasting test.
As you have probably discovered diagnosing a insulinoma is not easy, see hyperlink:

http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch131/ch131l.html

Bottom line is if you can't get your docs to perform the test you will either have to accept their medical decisions or look for doctors in another town. Here is a question for you---what if you don't have a insulinoma? Can you accept that and work harder on controlling your glucose levels through proper diet, medications and controlled exercise?