question about type 2, insulin levels and teens
on monday my 18 year old was diagnosed with type 2. she was diagnosed with insulin resistance 1 1/2 - 2 years ago. when she was diagnosed I R, no one said anything about changing her diet or losing any weight. she was put on 1000 mg metformin 2x a day. 2 -3 months ago, they added byetta and still no mention of her weight or diet. when she went to the endo on monday, they said her insulin levels have dropped dramatically but are still too high and her A1C was 6.2. the dr gave her no guidance, just said "schedule with the diabetes center and lose some weight". they said her weight is high enough that with the new diagnosis of type 2 and her PCOS she would probably qualify for wls. i know that she is not ready to take that step.
she doesnt quite get it yet that her weight is making her sick. my question is .... i also have a 14 year old son who has had some borderline fasting sugars, is it too soon to get his insulin levels checked or have i screwed up and need to have done it before now? also he is on a psyche med that has made him gain about 40# in the last 6 months but we are now trying to wean him off of it.
she doesnt quite get it yet that her weight is making her sick. my question is .... i also have a 14 year old son who has had some borderline fasting sugars, is it too soon to get his insulin levels checked or have i screwed up and need to have done it before now? also he is on a psyche med that has made him gain about 40# in the last 6 months but we are now trying to wean him off of it.
There is a cpeptide test that they can do to show how much insulin is being produced. Typically an 8% drop in weight is enough to reduce needs for medication.
Your son should have his hba1c tested. not just a fasting bg. Tell the doctor that your other child is diabetic, and need to monitor his sugars as well.
As mom, I would be making sure that the stuff is bad for blood sugars and health are no longer on the menu or available from 'cafe home' there has been a lot of protest about this at my house but I know I'm not loving them by buying crap so not any more.
just offering suggestions
Your son should have his hba1c tested. not just a fasting bg. Tell the doctor that your other child is diabetic, and need to monitor his sugars as well.
As mom, I would be making sure that the stuff is bad for blood sugars and health are no longer on the menu or available from 'cafe home' there has been a lot of protest about this at my house but I know I'm not loving them by buying crap so not any more.
just offering suggestions
I feel for your daughter! I Have PCOS and am T2dm. From my years of experience, the very best things your daughter and you can do are: EXERCISE..... ALOT!,
EAT LOW CARB, EXERCISE!
If she wants babies someday, this will be the only way (short of RNY). We all have challenges in life and this will be hers.
It is Amazing how the medical community seems to just throw pills at a problem.
So many things can be corrected by lifestyle changes. In Defense of Doctors, however, they have learned that most people will not change their ways so they do what they can...ie pills.
I learned alot going to the diabetic classes. I would HIGHLY recommend them.
Prayers are with your family.
EAT LOW CARB, EXERCISE!
If she wants babies someday, this will be the only way (short of RNY). We all have challenges in life and this will be hers.
It is Amazing how the medical community seems to just throw pills at a problem.
So many things can be corrected by lifestyle changes. In Defense of Doctors, however, they have learned that most people will not change their ways so they do what they can...ie pills.
I learned alot going to the diabetic classes. I would HIGHLY recommend them.
Prayers are with your family.
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