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Does anyone know what tests to ask for to test for diabetes while on glucophage?


I've been on Glucophage XR 1500mg daily for treatment of PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). Last month I was diagnosed with gastroparesis (lazy stomach) which occurs a lot in diabetics. My grandmother died due to complications from diabetes. Are there any tests I should ask for to make sure I don't have diabetes? Would I need to stop the Glucophage to get tested? Any suggestions?

PCOS is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, so it is likely that your Doctor is already monitoring some of these levels. In addition to what RhapsodyinBlue suggested, I would make sure they check your insulin levels and do a glucose tolerance test. The fact that you are already on glucophage bodes well for you if you do have diabetes since glucophage can be used to treat type 2 diabetes as well as PCOS (it originally was developed as a type 2 diabetes medication). Good luck!
You do not need to stop it. They will do specific diabetes testing and you will not eat or drink anything after midnight before they do the test. It depends on which test your doc prefers as to which they will do. Call your clinic and speak to the docs nurse and ask if he would order diabetes testing for you.
You probably need a panel of tests done. Your doctor will most probably order an A1c ( to test for diabetes which tells what your average blood sugar has been over a 3 month period), a glucose test, and a TSH (thyroid panel) and perhaps a lipid panel too. The A1C will tell your doc alot though. I have PCOS & Diabetes. You do not have to go off of your glucophage but you will need to fast beforehand.
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