After having a GTT on saturday I got my results today! Doc says I have Impaired Glucose Tolerance!
Does anyone know what this means for me? I'm so scared of becoming a diabetic! Doc has started me on 2 x 500mg tabs of met per day. I have a lot of weight to shift! And it's all just a bit daunting at the moment!
What should I avoid eating? What should I be eating? Will I deffinately go on the have diabetes? I also have PCOS!
Thanks!
2007-12-16 14:53:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Impaired GT is a pre-diabetic condition. According to the ADA, you may go years before developing diabetes, if ever.
The fact that your doc put you on a low dose of metformin says that he too, is concerned about you becoming a diabetic.
Diabetics have to control their carbohydrate intake, usually 45-60 grams per meal. Carbs cause the quickest rise in blood sugar.
So what to avoid - nothing - what to eat - everything in moderation. If you plan out your meals, you can have a sweet treat or potato or other carbs. It's great if you can substitute sugar-free products for their full sugared counterparts - like soda, syrup, lemonade, candy etc.
www.diabetes.org will have great info for you as well as diet suggestions.
Diabetes is NOT a death sentence if you take care of yourself.
2007-12-16 15:48:50 · answer #1 · answered by FishStory 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor to refer you to a dietitian. If you are overweight, you are at risk for diabetes. You need to eat a well balanced diet. Some people who lose weight decrease or eliminate their for medication.
2007-12-16 23:09:07 · answer #2 · answered by hamrrfan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋