And Now on the Bloody Part....

November 6, 2012

Time to get the blood results that my doctor asked me to do:

OGTT 75g - because I have PCOS, I needed to be tested for Type 2 Diabetes as most of the PCOS patients are insulin resistant. Result: nearing the borderline of Type 2 Diabetes :(

Cholesterol/Triglycerides/HDL/LDL - results all normal

Prolactin II - normal

TSH - normal but my endocrinologist prescribed me to take Eltroxin to lower further my TSH level, which will be suitable for gestation.

Since I am having problems with blood sugar, I had to be referred to an endocrinologist. Dra. Gutierrez, my endocrinologist, will work hand in hand with Dra. Tecson during the whole treatment.

As most of the PCOS patients, I am also prescribed to take Metformin 3x a day. I am using Humamet as this gives me lesser side effect (less visits in the loo). I was also given Actos (Pioglitazone) to improve blood sugar control.

And of course, to counter further PCOS, I was advised to be more active physically. My nutritionist gave me a list of the do's and don'ts in the food chart and advised me to have 30-45 minutes exercise everyday.

I had to lose 2 kilos every month and suppress my sweet tooth for quite some time. That would be an easy work, isn't it??!? I need to this, I must do this!! Willpower be bestowed upon me!

Up next -- hubby's little swimmers on a closer look!