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Q: Insulin Resistance
asked by: vickster86 on July 28th, 2009
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I suspect that I may be suffering from insulin resistance or hyperinsulinemia. I have spoken to my GP who said that he doubted this was the case, as I am a normal weight and I don't have elevated blood glucose levels. However I am very hungry, tired and fuzzy headed within less than an hour of eating, and this is immediately (temporarily) relieved by eating a carbohydrate. I eat a balanced and healthy diet, with plenty of protein and complex carbohydrates and little sugar, yet I still experience these feelings. I have also been diagnosed with PCOS which I understanded is implicated in insulin resistance.

I would be very grateful if you could advise me of the best course of action. Can I ask my GP for a fasting insulin test?

Thanks for your help
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MyrahU
replied on July 28th, 2009
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You can ask for anything you want. You are paying him, right?

I would also recommend he give you a full blood panel, including a thyroid test. PCOS is linked to prediabetes, which should show up on a blood test. However, since you don't have elevated blood glucose levels, your condition may be something else, but there is no harm in checking. If the test comes out normal, ask what other things could be causing your symptoms. Don't let him tell you that you are fine or that your symptoms aren't real or any of that. If he won't help you, find another doctor.

Good luck.
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vickster86
replied on July 28th, 2009
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Thank you very much for your reply.

I'm not paying him unfortunately, he's an NHS (National Health Service) GP. Might have to try and spend a bit more money and go private, but I think you might have to be referred by an NHS GP.

Thanks again, I will mention this to him.
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vickster86
replied on July 28th, 2009
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P.S. I did have a thyroid test a few weeks ago in relation to another matter and it came back normal.
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