jules7611

I am IR and am currently being tested to see if I have become diabetic or not. But, my Dr is talking about me starting to use a glucose monitor either way-whether I am still IR or have become diabetic.

Anyone else using a monitor for IR? I thought that was only for diabetics?

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Dx: April 2002 (after years of suspecting)

DS-12/96
Identical Twin DDs 8/01
Now raising 2 nieces

Went from 1 to 3 to 5- OH MY!



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laurata

I think the idea is probably to catch any changes in the ability of your insulin to control glucose early. I do this myself, but my MD and I haven't discussed it. My thinking is this: I know my fasting baseline. (Usually between 80-100, maybe 110.) If I start seeing a lot of higher readings (115, 120,125+), I will call the doctor immediately. I'm not on metformin YET, but would definately go on it if I thought my body needed a break. Once those beta cells are dead, they are dead.

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Laura, mama to two girls