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Re: (long)new, sort of - Reply to Belle
From: tera (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 21:21:00 -0600 (CST)
Hi!
I wouldn't give up low carbing entirely. You may need to switch to a
different plan. The nausea usually only last for a week or two as your
body adjusts to your new carb level and you may need to add a salad or
two a day to combat this. Also, many low carb diet plans include cheese
but not in large quantities. Your levels should not have gone up.
Something seems strange. I don't know, I'm sorry that happened to you!
I bet it was pretty discouraging. I'd look into another low carb plan.
There are tons of them out there! Take care of yourself! God bless! Tera
At Thu, 4 Apr 2002, cj wrote:
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>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:
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>>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:
>>>
>>>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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Tera
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