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Gp ordered 1 hr ogt to test for hypoglycemia, citing 4.8 a1c in 2019. fasting gluc: 97. ogtt result: 67. endocrinologist said test unnecessary, was never at risk, results normal. gp said im borderline hypo, need freq. protein meals. who is right?
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If I had to choose I would put more weight on the endocrinologist's opinion. If you are not satisfied with your doctors, you may get an opinion from a different doctor, however, because a doctor may not give the answer you may be looking for.
Answered 7/13/2021
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