Re: Chromium Polynicotinate and Blood Tests

Wilde wrote:
>
> Dear Priscilla,
> The GP sister has requested that I take readings first thing in the
> morning, before I have eaten, in order to get a base reading of my blood
> glucose level. I download these readings onto the meter software on my
> PC, and this software enables me to print out records, graphs,
> statististics, and analysis tables for the GP sister every six months.
> Tests taken at other times, such as half an hour to two hours after
> eating, distort the cumulative record as they are downloaded along with
> all the other readings. They can be shown to have been deleted, but
> they are still printed in the record. Also, I am supplied with lancets
> and test strips on prescription, and I am expected to use them up over a
> given period of time. I may hit trouble if I run out too soon because
> of additional testing. So, no I have not tested with my meter.
> I have been told the reason for the additional blood test, which I had
> today. I had a 'phone call from the doctor at lunch time, and she
> explained that last week's blood test gave a low white cell count, plus
> a low platelet count. Apparently it does not involve my diabetes. And
> there was I thinking that the chromium polynicotinate had skewed the
> blood test results. I give my thanks to you, and to everyone else, for
> coming to the rescue, when I was concerned that I would be in the
> "manure". I will have to wait a couple more days to see my doctor and
> be informed of the verdict on the repeat blood test.
> Thanks again,
> Yours sincerely,
> Wilde.
>
> "Priscilla H. Ballou" wrote:
> >In article <vT8ef.67$Cv3.7968@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> > Wilde <lionsdew@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> >> Dear ? None Given,
> >> Thank you for putting me in the picture. Red blood cells carry
> oxygen
> >> don't they? Now there's a thought. If there are low red blood
> cells,
> >> perhaps that accounts for the tendancy to nod off. I had assumed
> that I
> >> was falling asleep because of raised blood glucose levels, and
> therefore
> >> I tried chromium polynicotinate. Hmmm..!
> >
> >Did you test using your meter?
> >
> >Priscilla
>
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First, read here

http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/NewlyDiagnosed.htm

Then tell the sister that you're testing to determine how the foods you
eat and the exercise you get affect your blood glucose readings. Get a
prescription for more test strips from your doctor, and explain to him
why. If you have to, pay for extra strips yourself.

You're the master of your own ship, not some disinterested third party
that you see twice a year. You'll probably be shocked with what you see
with regular after meal testing.

Vicki
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