insulin and glucose? - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Message Board

stressedgirl · 09-24-2009, 08:05 PM

in all of my blood tests my glucose is normal ( random, 12 hour, 2hr pc)

but my insulin came 30 points too high..............like the cut off range was 20 and mine was 56

so what can i do to reduce my insulin but notttttttt my glucose??????

Namibia · 09-29-2009, 01:30 AM

I think you need to talk to your doctor about going on to Glucophage/Metformin. I have normal glucose levels but my insulin is also high, I was put on glucophage and now my insulin levels are normal.

Good luck

Oleander53 · 10-04-2009, 11:35 AM

Your Doctor was wise to test your Insulin. Many Docs are ignorant about this.

You need to go on a low Glycemic Index diet. Southbeach is a good one. Try eating low glycemic index foods... exercise and get put on some Metformin,Glucaphage or Janumet.

I am on Janumet because the straight Metfromin gave me digestional problems. I feel 100% better since going on it and have lost weight.

Good luck...... You have Insulin resistance that goes along with PCOS.

Oleander

stressedgirl · 10-07-2009, 04:09 AM

i need help understanding what causes this? is it my diet or a faulty pancreas or something else

what tests do i need to get done to find out the cause of my high insulin

i need to lower my insulin but not my glucose but would prefer a natural way if possible

i have many other problems because of the high insulin like hormonal/insomnia/lots, but if i can get this under control i think the rest would fix

thanks