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mallani


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Hi Caryn, I have borderline diabetes Type 2. I had an abnormal GTT ( Glucose Tolerance Test) 10 years ago. As I have had HCV for probably 35 years, this may have had something to do with it. I control my blood sugar by diet- low GI foods, try to avoid the binges on sweets and chocolates(as I used to do). I find I can control my blood sugar by diet at this stage. There are drugs available if I find this is not possible in the future. Having 2 weekly blood tests while on Rx helps me keep a close watch on my blood glucose, as I was told Rx may cause problems.



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Geno 1b, IL28B CT,  x3 prior relapser,  ex-cirrhotic, 75 yo, did 48 weeks with Victrelis/Peg./Riba.  VL 1.28m at start, UNDET. at 8 ,12 ,16 ,24 ,30  and 48 weeks.  EOT 15 Feb 2013 , UNDET. at EOT + 28 weeks. SVR!  Still Undet. at EOT +5 years

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I honestly don't know what I am talking about with this stuff. I do know that HCV patients can get diabetes, but that is about it. I have been feeling really bad lately. I caught a cold which resulted in an upper respiratory infection and it took forever to get rid of it. I have days where I feel fine, then days where I feel horrible.  I am not on treatment yet, but will be in the next few months.  I actually have been all over the Internet based on my symptoms (I know, horrible, but you do get some information) and found that hypoglycemia fits the symptoms pretty close. I also drank a glass of orange juice this morning and it seemed to help. I have also looked at the symptoms of diabetes as well. Thanks for the information! Very helpful!  I did see a diet for hypoglycemia, but would rather speak with my doctor before doing anything like that. I can follow it somewhat. Do you have a specific diet that works for you? Can you still go through treatment if you have diabetes? 



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1a, CT. Incivek triple 1/2013, vl 810 @ 2 weeks, 610 @ 4 weeks, 3000 @ 8 weeks, tx stopped. 

4/2014 - tx with Sovaldi/Olysio/Riba. VL 39 mil. - VL 230 @ 1 week, VL 40 @ 3 weeks, 5 weeks UND, EOT - UND, EOT @ 4 weeks UND, EOT @ 12 weeks UND!
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Hi Caryn, Are you sure you mean hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)? Many people with HCV suffer from impaired glucose tolerance resulting in hyperglycemia. Blood sugar levels are controlled by the liver and pancreas. After a meal, the blood sugar rises, insulin is released from the pancreas, and the excess sugar is converted to glycogen and stored in the liver. When the blood sugar drops, glycagon is released from the liver, causing conversion of the glycogen to glucose ( simplified). Liver disease affects the ability to store glycogen and many HCV patients ( particularly cirrhotics) suffer from Type 2 diabetes. Diet is very important in HCV.



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Geno 1b, IL28B CT,  x3 prior relapser,  ex-cirrhotic, 75 yo, did 48 weeks with Victrelis/Peg./Riba.  VL 1.28m at start, UNDET. at 8 ,12 ,16 ,24 ,30  and 48 weeks.  EOT 15 Feb 2013 , UNDET. at EOT + 28 weeks. SVR!  Still Undet. at EOT +5 years

Malcolm
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Has anyone been diagnosed with Hypoglycemia as a result of HCV?



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1a, CT. Incivek triple 1/2013, vl 810 @ 2 weeks, 610 @ 4 weeks, 3000 @ 8 weeks, tx stopped. 

4/2014 - tx with Sovaldi/Olysio/Riba. VL 39 mil. - VL 230 @ 1 week, VL 40 @ 3 weeks, 5 weeks UND, EOT - UND, EOT @ 4 weeks UND, EOT @ 12 weeks UND!
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