I already adore vegetables and fruits, etc. and wonder if turning to them even more for sustenance will aid in the test. Fats such as beef, chocolate, ice cream, nuts, and so on are already off the diet. I've been told again and again that I've not diabetes, yet the doctor wants another test. I'm dubious whether I need one after a test two months ago while in hospital. I could postpone the test if I need more time to do well, I guess. Thanks for any hints. This is a young resident in Family Medicine, well supervised, very sympathetic to the loss of my husband on Dec. 4, 2021, and I like her quite a lot. All the doctors such as urologist, PT, visiting nurse and so on say I'm doing well after the nephrectomy on June 13, 2022. I'm doing better than I thought I would, too! :)
Good luck! 😊
"If you have type 2 diabetes, you might have high cholesterol levels, too. With type 2 diabetes, your body doesn't regulate or use glucose (sugar) the way it should. That can lead to too-high levels of glucose in your blood. High glucose levels can contribute to other health conditions, including high cholesterol."
Source: https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/high-cholesterol-diabetes
While this isn't a medical opinion, just a personal observation, my father could eat anything he wanted, but not only was never diagnosed with diabetes, he maintained an enviable weight all his life. A lot depends on the individual person.
Some folks have side effects from these medications. My brother developed muscle weakness. My husband has had no side effects.
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"[ Pronker, a statin is a medication that lowers cholesterol.]"
Statins include atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol XL), lovastatin (Altoprev), pitavastatin (Livalo), pravastatin (Pravachol), rosuvastatin (Crestor, Ezallor) and simvastatin (Zocor, FloLipid).
We have a very holistic doctor that recommends a Mediterranean diet, lots of fruit and veggies and limit the fatty red meat and processed meats. She doesn't think being a little above the recommended numbers is concerning because she knows everyone is different.
Personally, I will never take a statin, it interferes with our brains, which need cholesterol to function properly, I see a correlation between rampant dementia and the introduction of the cholesterol lowering drugs. This is part of science keeping us alive no matter the cost to us.
Doc said rest of my cholesterol panel is low overall, so he isn't concerned. Well, I googled & talked to the Docs in my family & cut out the considerably minimal Alcohol I was consuming. All the limited sugar (good chocolate) all cheese (except they say Ricotta or Cottage Cheese is lowest in cholesterol).. I am concerned & on a mission to get this LDL down. Docs say could be stress (my Dad passed in Jan & my Mom is EXTREMELY difficult-2 hrs from me).. I work..and biz was affected this Pandemic..
Anyhow: google for what to eat & what not to. I eat oatmeal with flax, blueberries, & cinnamon, apples, bananas, walnuts (best to lower LDL), salmon, olive oil, tomatoes, avo..kale/spinach, carrots, green tea... amongst other food items..
It's not my pattern to have higher LDL..so I am going to do another couple wks of this routine & get another blood test.
I also am taking a natural supplement which is high in garlic & niacin & CoQ10..
"Omega LDL-Nordic Naturals" & "Cholesterol Health-Emerald Labs" Get at your local Organic Market. They are quality supplements. Google & read...
***One of the most important things we can do is manage our stress & sleep levels... I told my Mom I couldn't handle her yelling & cussing at me when I am with her.. She told me I was "wimpy." NPD + Borderline. Tons of fun....