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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
hypoglycemia
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Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes
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hypoglycemia
by kkaslon, Apr 02, 2008 08:28AM
How do I read a 3 hour GTT for hypoglycemia. I have been having some pretty clear symptoms pretty regular lately but am having trouble getting my doctor to understand. He has taken a BMP and done the GTT but things are coming back normal. He has not tested me at any point while I was having symptoms. Is there anything I can do?
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Apr 02, 2008 03:01PM
, Apr 02, 2008 03:01PM
HI,
I may have answered this question before...
The best way to do this is to check your own sugars while having symptoms. If you are having symptoms coupled with documented low sugars, that is all you need. Many doctors do not do the 3-hour OGTT anymore for this diagnosis.
An alternative would be to simply make the dietary changes needed to treat reactive hypoglycemia--avoid heavy carb loads, and instead have several small mixed meals(small carb, protein and fat in one meal) during the day.
Hope this helps,take care.
I may have answered this question before...
The best way to do this is to check your own sugars while having symptoms. If you are having symptoms coupled with documented low sugars, that is all you need. Many doctors do not do the 3-hour OGTT anymore for this diagnosis.
An alternative would be to simply make the dietary changes needed to treat reactive hypoglycemia--avoid heavy carb loads, and instead have several small mixed meals(small carb, protein and fat in one meal) during the day.
Hope this helps,take care.
