Re: insulin, glucose meters?

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Lynn

I have insulin resistance, also known as metabolic syndrome X -- was diagnosed

with that as a teenager. In my case it is a component of having polycystic

ovarian syndrome. Fortunately SCD has helped me considerably in stabilizing my

blood glucose fluctuations, and even dropped my numbers a bit. Having insulin

resistance is also a concern to my gastroenterologist because of having

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction which puts some additional stress on the pancreas.

So I pay attention to my blood glucose levels.

I'm currently using a Freedom blood glucose meter, but I plan on moving to a

Bayer Breeze the next time I need a new one. The blood glucose meters are

usually relatively inexpensive, it is the test strips that kill the budget!! I

find the Freedom meter to work well; I just like the feel of the Breeze2 or the

Contour (a coworker has one so I've handled it a bit).

There isn't one standard test for insulin resistance, but most often doctors

order a 4-hour glucose tolerance test. I get one of these every 2 to 3 years.

My doctors have always looked at my fasting glucose levels in combination with

the glucose tolerance test results. In the past eight years I've also used a

blood glucose meter somewhat regularly, to keep an eye on my fluctuations. I

found the blood glucose meter to be a big help when I was settling into SCD.

I have done a bit of reading on insulin resistance, and found one book to be

particularly helpful in explaining the condition and how to deal with it:

Insulin resistance diet by Dr. Cheryle Hart. I borrowed it from my local

library, then knew I would refer to it often so purchased my own copy (it is

softcover).

Kim M.

SCD 6+ years

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> Hi

> I have been having really varied blood glucose readings

> as a friend gave me 2 old meters.

> Noticed they don't agree often and wondered

> what good reliable to get.(shock at cost of tst strips)

> What is insulin resistance and how to tell if have it?

> Is there a test?

> Made SCD cream yogurt and will try if can do dairy again.

> When eat fruit try to add lemon juice and butter when cook it or

> blender with nuts....

> Thank you

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> Lynn D

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