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Re: (long)new, sort of - Reply to Belle
From: cj (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 10:31:16 -0600 (CST)
thanks for the info. i will certainly discuss all of this w/ my next
endo.
my chol. and fat levels went up when i tried low
carbing...unfortunately, it made me very sick as well. those levels
came down a bit soon after i had stopped and i'd like to see where
they're at now. (i think it was all cheese, which i was eating
significantly more of...man, that would be my last meal request...a
variety of good cheeses and accompaniments!)
At Wed, 3 Apr 2002, Belle wrote:
>
>Just one more thing to keep in mind: the insulin levels listed as normal
>on the lab report is considered way too high for determining insulin
>resistance in us. Most labs have an upper level of 25 - 30 uIU/ml but
>many endocrinologists consider anything above 10 to be too high for a
>fasting level.
>
>Something else to think about, the high lipid levels can be caused by
>insulin resistance. Increased LDL and triglyceride levels are common
>with us. I have had success in lowering my by using Glucophage and
>eating a low carb diet (yep, meat!)
>
>At Wed, 3 Apr 2002, cj wrote:
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>>yes, most of the research shows insulin is the underlying problem...i
>>just say all this to say: while i'm aware of insulin, diabetes,
>>etc...this isn't my most pressing issue right now. neither emotionally,
>>nor bio-chemically (if that's an appropriate term to use here). looking
>>at my recent blood screens, i've got to be more immediately concerned w/
>>my chol. and fat levels. (hello heart disease for sure!)
>>
>>but i certainly want to ascertain what's going on w/ insulin in my body
>>w/ my next endo. (especially since my experience runs somewhat contrary
>>to most...low carbing was a nightmare.) and discuss all med options,
>>including glucophage.
>>
>>thanks for your reply. very much appreciated.
>>
>--
>Hope this helps,
>
>Belle
>
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