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Carbs. vs. Cholesterol and Tris
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I know Iposted this already, but I cannot find it so I assume it didnt show up. My question is why when something is low or no fat, it is higher in carbs and when somethng has cholesterol and fat, there are lower carbs. Now what does a person who has the triple whammy do about this. Do you forget you have cholesterol (333) and tris (1249) with bgs always under 140 or do you let your bgs go up in order to lower the cholesterol and fat. I already take meds for cholesterol and tris and they are those numbers on the meds. Anyone have any ideas how to get around this. Either I will have heart surgery or lose a limb. What is the answer here. Loretta Say what you mean and mean what you say
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I know Iposted this already, but I cannot find it so I assume it didnt show up. My question is why when something is low or no fat, it is higher in carbs and when somethng has cholesterol and fat, there are lower carbs. Now what does a person who has the triple whammy do about this. Do you forget you have cholesterol (333) and tris (1249) with bgs always under 140 or do you let your bgs go up in order to lower the cholesterol and fat. I already take meds for cholesterol and tris and they are those numbers on the meds. Anyone have any ideas how to get around this. Either I will have heart surgery or lose a limb. What is the answer here.
Loretta, my Sweet. It is difficult for us to advise you, because this is a complicated question for your medical team. One thing to understand is that MOST of the cholestrol we have is created by our bodies, so if you have an elevated level, the most prudent action is medication. I’m certainly no expert on those medications, but maybe the strength must be increased. Likewise, as we look at fats in our foods. First, we need some fats. It seems the best fats are virgin olive-oil, canola oil, and other fats from fish, vegetables and nuts. Among other things, fats help our joints work well and help lubricate our digestive system. Lowering our consumption of fats helps weight-loss sometimes, because fats have many more calories than proteins or carbs. (4 times by weight?) Because of the "tasty" issue, most food manufacturers add carbs when they reduce fats. For a diabetic, that causes an awful circle of problems. And to be truthful to you, we all need to worry about our carb counts, bG levels, fat levels, cholestrol levels, etc. I just wish there were easy answers, there are not. If you ask your health team, you’ll get *an* answer, but that answer won’t necessarily be correct. We’re between a rock and a hard place when all of these problems converge. My prayers for your good health. Jude — - Coming Soon – BestOrgs.NET Oak Park, IL 708-848-0134 URL: http://www.pobox.com/~jcrouch
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I was on Lipitor and that worked wonders, but I had to go off it because ofthe diabetic meds but I dont remember why and you know why I dont remember why. Why is it again that I dont remember LOL. I take 600 mgs twice a day of Lopid. I really have to talk to my doctor about it today. I know my own body is manufacturing the cholesterol but when I was on lipitor and was losing weight my numbers were 77 bgs, 165 cholesterol and 87 tris and now theyare out of this hemisphere. Loretta Say what you mean and mean what you say
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I was on Lipitor and that worked wonders, but I had to go off it because ofthe diabetic meds but I dont remember why and you know why I dont remember why. Why is it again that I dont remember LOL. I take 600 mgs twice a day of Lopid. I really have to talk to my doctor about it today. I know my own body is manufacturing the cholesterol but when I was on lipitor and was losing weight my numbers were 77 bgs, 165 cholesterol and 87 tris and now theyare out of this hemisphere.
I think that clearly proves the point. Now you aren’t eating anything high cholestrol, yet it is out of control. So for you, and for many of us, dietary change will not control the cholestrol — our only hope is medication. Jude — - Coming Soon – BestOrgs.NET Oak Park, IL 708-848-0134 URL: http://www.pobox.com/~jcrouch
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Loretta, It is obvious that the Lopid IS NOT WORKING. Rather than kvetching about it, get the doc to change it. I know of no contraindication for Lipitor with Amaryl. Get your doc to explain and let us know. This is becoming very serious. It needs fixing NOW. We want you to be around for a while. Jim – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I was on Lipitor and that worked wonders, but I had to go off it because ofthe diabetic meds but I dont remember why and you know why I dont remember why. Why is it again that I dont remember LOL. I take 600 mgs twice a day of Lopid. I really have to talk to my doctor about it today. I know my own body is manufacturing the cholesterol but when I was on lipitor and was losing weight my numbers were 77 bgs, 165 cholesterol and 87 tris and now theyare out of this hemisphere. Loretta Say what you mean and mean what you say
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I was on Lipitor and that worked wonders, but I had to go off it because ofthe diabetic meds but I dont remember why and you know why I dont remember why. Why is it again that I dont remember LOL. I take 600 mgs twice a day of Lopid.
Don’t take offense, Loretta, but that reminded me of an old joke: Guy goes to the doctor – says, "Doc, I’m having a lot of trouble. I can’t remember things any more." Doc says "How long have you been that way?" Guy says ,"What way?" Ron
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I was on Lipitor and that worked wonders, but I had to go off it because ofthe diabetic meds but I dont remember why and you know why I dont remember why. Why is it again that I dont remember LOL. I take 600 mgs twice a day of Lopid. I really have to talk to my doctor about it today. I know my own body is manufacturing the cholesterol but when I was on lipitor and was losing weight my numbers were 77 bgs, 165 cholesterol and 87 tris and now theyare out of this hemisphere. Loretta Say what you mean and mean what you say
Lopid is one of the oldest cholesterol meds on the market and not as successful as the newer statins or most of the -or drugs like lipitor etc. The statins are rougher on the liver so if your also taking any diabetic med that affects the liver, such as glucophage or more important the -zines such as vandia or amaryl then tyou have to monitor the liver enzymes more closely.
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I am answering my own post. I did in between the yoga talk about my memory lapses and he said I was very lucid so he does see a problem. But he doesnt send me for tests. He just talks. Loretta Say what you mean and mean what you say
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Unfortunately practicallty every med I take has an effect on the liver and one that I am on particularly. So every four weeks I have bloodwork to make sure my liver functions are okay. Everytime I get a new med I say does this go through the liver. I am on amaryl too. Lopis is not for cholesterol as much as it is for triglycerides. I was on Lipitor but because of all the liver stuff and the high tris I was put back on Lopid. I took blood today and I will find out what the score it. Loretta Say what you mean and mean what you say
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I went to the doctor yesterday and while I was there, after having him look at my latest skin condition. I questiolns him on this. and he said where did you here this. I said I read labels and know it from my support group. He was baffled. Then I asked him how he lost weight and he told me he was doing yoga. at which point busienss with dispensed with and the two of us were standing in the examining room taking yoga positions. This is my doctor. I said to him if anyone comes in and sees us they will cart us away to the institution becasue we look like two mental cases. Now how many doctors can anyone say that to. I just love this man but he never examines me. I swear he waits for me to come in just so he can swap stories with me. He is now doing the biathalon in New York. He is going swimming and then running 26 miles. He asked if I wanted tojoin. I said after one breast stroke, I would have a heart attack and then who would he swap stories with. We laughed. One thing about me that I believe you will all agree, I have a story about everything. and so does the doc. So my visit is usually a half hour. the medical stuff dispensed with in five minutes and the rest on chatter. So if I should die before my time, remember Ihad a doctor who only wanted time to talk with me. Loretta Say what you mean and mean what you say
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