help, my doctor has just told me I might have to go on insulin for my diabetes?
my A1C is 8.4. It was at a 13.7 a year ago. I’m on Glucophage 1000mg twice a day and a glucotrol XL 5mg. For the first time my cholestrol is out of whack. The Bad cholestrol is 285 and the good cholestrol is at 35. All the doctor said was for me to cut the fat out of my diet. She did this lab when I was sick. Does that alter the tests any? Please give me some advice. I’m very scared because this is type 2 with genetic traits. I’ve seen the results of both of these conditions. I have had diabetes for 5 years and was controlling it with diet until a year ago.
It’s possible that illness could affect cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is the body’s repair substance, and an elevated level tends to indicate the presence of inflammation or disease.
The HDL level is a bit low. Improving blood sugar control will both decrease overall inflammation and will improve your HDL level.
I personally would dump any doctor who expected me to take Glucotrol, since it actually contributes to increased insulin resistance and pancreatic burnout, as well as increasing your cardiovascular risk.
You may have better luck with a low-carb (60-70 g per day), high-saturated fat diet, mostly whole foods rather than processed. Regular exercise, including weight training, will improve your insulin resistance and glycemic control. If you reduce carbs or increase exercise, you MUST tell your doctor, as the Glucotrol can cause hypoglycemia. (Your doctor will probably strongly oppose the low-carb diet, though. My doctor lectured me about the recommended ADA diet, but admitted that he follows the low-carb high-fat protocol to control HIS diabetes.)
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