Since the beginning of the year, I've gained a lot of weight...with no apparent explanation. Over the last six weeks I even improved my exercise routine with the help of my chiro, and still gained 10 pounds. My mood and concentration has been pretty crappy as well. Not good for someone that has to think and analyze for a living.
I talked with the doc, she ordered a lot of blood work. We went over the results today. In her words: "You need a bit of tweaking".
High blood glucose, low thyroid, very low vitamin D.
My thyroid meds have been upped, and I now have an Rx Vitamin D supplement.
The blood glucose levels are another story. The results are artificially high because I wasn't fasting. I honestly don't remember if I was told to fast before the blood was drawn...blood glucose wasn't really on my mind. I was more concerned about my (bad) thyroid conking out (more). But, based on some of the other indicators in the bloodwork, doc thinks I'm at least pre-diabetic.
So...I go in Monday morning for the blasted 5 hour glucose tolerance test. And, just to add to the fun, my doc is going to run an additional panel of tests that need to be done after an 8-10 hour fast.
Wish me luck. While I'm actually looking forward to getting some more definitive answers, its not going to be a fun day. I'm the kind of person that hates needles and would rather have my blood stay right where it is...LOL!
Bill, couldja save me a seat please?
I talked with the doc, she ordered a lot of blood work. We went over the results today. In her words: "You need a bit of tweaking".
High blood glucose, low thyroid, very low vitamin D.
My thyroid meds have been upped, and I now have an Rx Vitamin D supplement.
The blood glucose levels are another story. The results are artificially high because I wasn't fasting. I honestly don't remember if I was told to fast before the blood was drawn...blood glucose wasn't really on my mind. I was more concerned about my (bad) thyroid conking out (more). But, based on some of the other indicators in the bloodwork, doc thinks I'm at least pre-diabetic.
So...I go in Monday morning for the blasted 5 hour glucose tolerance test. And, just to add to the fun, my doc is going to run an additional panel of tests that need to be done after an 8-10 hour fast.
Wish me luck. While I'm actually looking forward to getting some more definitive answers, its not going to be a fun day. I'm the kind of person that hates needles and would rather have my blood stay right where it is...LOL!
Bill, couldja save me a seat please?
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