Introduction - with some progress

[DoOrDie]

New Here! Diagnosed with TypeII - March 31st (05) said good-bye to simple carbohydrates and some of the other not so simple carbs on April1.

So far:
Meds: 5mg glipizide - before bed
Weigth Down 4lbs
BG - for the last 2wks - Avg 114 range 87-164 with 3 of 66 out of range (70-140)
Exercise - 4 to 5 time per week - 30 minutes walking now moving to walk/jog combo - drops BG 10-25 pts
Measurable Ketosis since 4/4

Effects:
Thirst/urination symptoms gone - can now sleep all night
Indigestion - gone
Back Acne - gone

Problems:
Now have Almond Monkey on my back!
Scale Watcher.

239/235/175
WM - 44
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[2big4mysize]

welcome to ADBB :wave

Congrats on your sucess so far in your struggle to regain your life and health. As you can see we have some very successful type two dieabetics here that have gotten totally off meds a nd are having normal BS readings too.

If you are doing a true Atkins you will be needed to stay in contact with your diabetic treatment team as those BS readings will continue to drop and you will need a med corrections so you don't get too low.

Happy low carbing.

[borntolose]

:wave Almonds are good for you. Pack them in portion size packs and enjoy.

What a Nut: Studies Crack Almonds’ Powerful Health Benefits

http://www.almondsarein.com/news/story.cfm?id=158

BJ

[canuck]

ya but in limited quantite,s they cause constipation for some but are yummy for sure and good for heart, thnx ....

[tabekat]

howdy

welcome do - your exercise routine sounds great. i'm working on overcoming an almond addiction too, even so, the nuts are sure better than the carbage I used to eat.

[MontanaRebel]

Sounds like your doing great and I love cashews to no end... Can't wait to start the program on Monday. Johnny ha

[canuck]

dont start the nuts, they are the kiss of death for most.

[DoOrDie]

Now that's what I'm talking about!!!! :yes



Doctor's appointment and bloodwork are next Monday and I think I'm going to have to talk about going off the medication .....

240/227.5/175
WM - 44yo

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[2big4mysize]

Good for you! Congrats on the great job you ar doing getting smaller and healthier working your Atkins plan.

Take your Atkins book with you if your doc didn't initially recommend Atkins for you as you will need to support your numbers with med facts too.

[DoOrDie]

Surprisingly, when I recieved my diagnosis - the good Doctor said Atkins is the perfect way of eating to reduce blood sugar and loose weight. On follow up he interated this with - "If you're in ketosis you can't help but loose weight."

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[DoOrDie]

Blood Work :yes :yes :yes :yes

3/26
Total Cholestrol 218
HDL 36
LDL ???? - couldn't calculate
Triglycerides 635
Ratio 6.1 but scewed by the high Tris[/b]

6/27
Total Cholestrol 170
HDL 39 - a little low
LDL 106 - ???? bad copy so this could be different
Triglycerides 126
Ratio 4.4

A1C - 6.2

What wonders can happen in 90 days!

D
240/226/175
WM - 44

[2big4mysize]

good for you. Congrats on the great health improvements you have gotten so far.

Those HDLs are the powerful blood vessel cleaners of the bad fats so you want to help them get higher. Exercise can do that as can eating lots of Omwega3 foods or oils like flax seed meal and nuts when you get to rung 3 of OWL

Happy low carbing.