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Have Type 2 Diabetes, Done Blood Test And Lipid Test. Confused About Sudden Spike In Lipids
In the past 6 weeks, I have eliminated all grains and sugar , trying to reverse my type 2 diabetes . I was already dairy free and gluten free for almost two years, but wanted to go further to improve my a1c. I had my blood checked for a1c and lipids last week. Today I got the results and my a1c went from 8.3 to 7.6, so I m on the right track. However, my triglycerides went from an already high 350 (approx) to 1473 in 3 months. I was floored and can t figure out why. The doctor said it s genetics , but I am struggling with that explanation. I am a 58 year old female. I am 5 9 and weigh 190 lbs. I ve lost about 5 lbs. on my new eating regimen, feel better and have been able to reduce some of my diabetic meds. I don t eat red meat or pork, and no starchy veggies. I am very confused and concerned about the sudden spike in my lipids. Can you tell me why?
Mon, 6 May 2013
Hello,
First of all you should understand that Diabetes is a chronic manageable illness. It is only controllable. we can't reverse Diabetes.
Your triglycerides are high. you should maintain it below 150.
Diabetes itself is a high risk for cardiac diseases. When it is added with HYPERLIPIDEMIA the risk increases multi folds.
You are on the right track with lifestyle modification like exercise and diet.
First of all you should understand that Diabetes is a chronic manageable illness. It is only controllable. we can't reverse Diabetes.
Your triglycerides are high. you should maintain it below 150.
Diabetes itself is a high risk for cardiac diseases. When it is added with HYPERLIPIDEMIA the risk increases multi folds.
You are on the right track with lifestyle modification like exercise and diet.
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