Hi everyone...you all are such inspirations.  I have been battling a pain in my hip for almost two  years.  I have been to several doctors and have had several procedures during this time.  I am waiting for a hip arthrogram (sp?) with an injection.  Latest dr guess is a labral tear in my right hip.  Unfortunately, I have had to delay this procedure as I have to be off of the glucophage for about 5 days so there won't be a possible reaction of the glucophage to the dye they use.  I couldn't go off the glucophage at first because my bg #'s weren't in good control.  I have been working diligently on those #'s and my primary doc has given me the tentitive OK to have the procedure done, however, he wants me to see an Endo (which I have an appt with in April) to see if the Endo agrees it is OK to come of the Glucophage for a few days.  ANY WAY, for about a year now, the pain in my hip has caused me to rely on a cane.  Some days are worse then others, but I do still go to work and do what has to be done, I'm not giving in to this!!!  I can't wait for this arthrogram....I want it to work sooooo bad.  I want to be out there walking again.  After reading your posts I decided to open up my meter and put it on just to see what I could handle (walking wise). I may be slow until I get my procedure done, but I'm determined to do the best I can.   Sorry for the long message.....you all are just so inspiring!!!