Does anyone know what tests to ask for to test for diabetes while on glucophage?!
Question:
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?
Answers:
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!