Hi all!
Maybe someone can help a 'newbie' like me out.
I have been posting on a peripheral neuropathy forum since November when I was diagnosed with small fiber PN.
Of course, the first question I'm asked is I have diabetes, which I don't (so far anyway). However, there is a strong paternal side history.
I had a consult with new neuro m.d. yesterday, and he is wanting a fasting glucose tolerance test along with a fasting triglyceride draw. He will schedule a nerve tissue biopsy soon, as well. I really trust this doctor, as he seems to want to get to the bottom of this, especially since I have had these symptoms for at least 15 years and now they seem to be progressing more rapidly. I had given up going to Dr.s for this, as no one could figure it out. An EMG showed negative results, but my neuro checks on hands and feet are abnormal.
What would the triglyceride draw show? If that is high and the tolerance test is positive, could it mean that I have diabetes, but it's not manifested in standard tests like A1C, or others?
Any thoughts.....guess I'm kinda confused!
Sabrina
