Tests and More Tests

I had a doctor appointment yesterday to learn the results of my blood work and 24-hour urine test.

Bad News

High cholesterol - I have to take Lipitor now. It is not incredibly high but it would be best to bring it down as it may lead to heart disease.

High testosterone - I've had this before. I get to take Metformin now to help manage that as well as my PCOS which causes high testosterone.

High blood sugar - This is a given. I'm taking my Byetta to help with it

Good News

I lost 6 lbs. since April 25, the date of my diabetic diagnosis.

My blood sugar was 114 when I walked in. That is freaking awesome.

My doctor is really proud of me. I can't tell you how good that makes me feel.

I have to have a cardio pulmonary test at the end of the month. The first week of August brings more tests including a continuous glucose monitoring test where a strip will be inserted under my skin and record my blood sugar every 5 minutes for 72 hours. The other test is an EMG, electromyography, which will check out my muscles and how they are working. Something will be inserted in me to determine that.

I'm not really looking forward to them but know that I am going to do my best to "study" for them.