Test Results

[allyscharm]

I am so frustrated by the letter I just got from my doctor. I had a physical the 23rd. I told him about the diet and he was pleased that I had lost 57lbs since I had seen him last. I got a note from him today that said the bloodwork had come back and everything was fine except my blood sugar was high. Then he wrote that I need to cut back on eating foods that are high in carbohydrates! I obviously have done that already. It was a fasting blood test. I haven't cheated or anything. Why would my blood sugar be high? Before I started Atkins my blood sugar was 108 and my doctor wasn't too concerned. I don't know what the number was this time. I am going to call him Friday. I just really thought it would be a low number. sigh.

[Einy]

Re: Test Results

allyscharm..

First, congrats on your 57lbs loss.. This is great.

As far as your blood sugar, it should have gone down with Atkins. Two main things in your blood work shall drop significantly on Atkins, blood sugar and the Triglycerides.

Did you fast 10+ hours? There must have been something wrong in the test or something you are taking in your diet that caused your blood sugar to hike. Just curious, what sweetener do you use in your drinks?

[boonie stomper]

Re: Test Results

I'd get a 2nd test...make sure you had plenty of water, no caffeine or other possible test adulterants. Of course, knowing the result number could be useful too, as well as the time of day.

[allyscharm]

Re: Test Results

My test was at 8:30am and I hadn't had anything to eat or drink since about 10:00pm the night before. I use splenda at home but I do drink diet coke from Sonic which has nutra sweet.