Re: Exercise

SgtCedar — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:24:51 GMT

I have not needed surgery yet. I am sure it is a matter of time. I am hoping if I can lose enough weight it will take enough strain off the knees to push it way down the road.

It is funny in a way that getting a diagnosis of diabetes was needed to motivate me to get my weight under control. My doctor has been after me for years. While I was not given early retirement from the National Guard because of my weight, it was a problem way back then (about 9 years ago). I atribute success this time to two things.

I have a friend who has had diabetes for many years and she really suffers from the effects of neuropathy. I caught the diabetes early and I am determined to avoid the kinds of problems she has. She went looking for a doctor who would give her a magic pill. When one doctor told her there was no easy treatment she went to another doctor, then another, and so on.

My family doctor (the same doctor my friend goes to) and the endocrynologist agreed my family doctor could control diabetes when it is caught this early. Since I like this doctor I am sticking with him. He listens to what you say.I do not believe in magic cures.

The other reason I think I am having more success controling my weight this time is the endocrynologist set me up for diabetes education classes and with a dietitian. I have thought for years instead of just telling me to eat less and exercise more that I needed someone to tell me what to eat.

Vegetarian with high cholesterol?

GabrielC — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:05:33 GMT

Hello All,

I've had type 2 diabetes for about 9 years. I'm 36 years old, 175 lbs., and generally very healthy. My two most recent A1cs have been 6.5 and 6.8, which is great. My cholesterol count two weeks ago was a s follows:

total: 188 mg/Dl
Trigclycerides: 56 mg/Dl
HDL: 70 mg/Dl
LDL: 107 mg/Dl

So, the calculated LDL cholesterol is high (should be under 100). Now, here's the thing: I'm a vegetarian and a very healthy eater, and have been for the past 2 years. I don't eat meat (only fish, about twice a month), and stay away from processed/preserved food. I don't eat junk food at all, and mostly eat fruits, whole grains, and vegetables. I avoid trans fats like the plague, and do not eat dairy products (a bit of cheese here and there). Whenever I use oils, I use olive oil. This is quite baffling and very frustrating, considering that I've taken care of my diet so well. Even though my numbers are not that high, it is still surprising.

Any thoughts? I know each body is different and we all have different makeups, but has anybody experienced this?

Best wishes,

--Gabriel

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