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Suggest Remedies For High Cholesterol Levels
I am a newly diagnosed diabetic. When I first found out I had it my A1C was 10.6,but has come down to 7.7 since this past April/May. I am taking 1000 miligrams of Metformin a day,and eating much better! I am really wanting to reverse it. I also have high cholesterol,my total is 263,but my doctor says she thinks I may be able to bring it down on my own. Can you give me any suggestions on something natural I can take to help those numbers? Also anything on diabetic care that you can share would be appreciated. I hope I am doing well,but I am still so confused on diet. Thanks so much~ Melanie Wells
Thu, 15 Sep 2016
Balancing the food you eat with exercise and medicine will help you control your weight and can keep your blood glucose in the healthy range.
Advice
1. Eat non-starchy vegetables like salad, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, and tomatoes
2. Consume whole grain breads or crackers, oatmeal, grits, hominy, or cream of wheat, cooked beans and peas
3. Consume high protein diet such as fish, shellfish, tofu, eggs white, low-fat cheese, chicken or turkey (without the skin), low-fat or fat-free yogurt and plain soy milk
4. Do aerobic exercise such as walking, bicycling, tennis, dancing, gardening and swimming 30 minutes at least 5 times a week
5. Try to avoid buffets
6. Eat three regular meals a day
7. Drink at least 4 liters of fluid per day
8. Avoid extra fat, sugar, salt and alcohol
9. Avoid adding extra sugar to items like drinks and cereals. Artificial sweeteners can be used as an alternative if required.
10. Monitor your blood sugar regularly
11. Take medicines regularly
12. Taking a multivitamin can help fill nutrient gaps in your diet, but should not be used as a substitute for healthy foods
Thanks
Advice
1. Eat non-starchy vegetables like salad, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, and tomatoes
2. Consume whole grain breads or crackers, oatmeal, grits, hominy, or cream of wheat, cooked beans and peas
3. Consume high protein diet such as fish, shellfish, tofu, eggs white, low-fat cheese, chicken or turkey (without the skin), low-fat or fat-free yogurt and plain soy milk
4. Do aerobic exercise such as walking, bicycling, tennis, dancing, gardening and swimming 30 minutes at least 5 times a week
5. Try to avoid buffets
6. Eat three regular meals a day
7. Drink at least 4 liters of fluid per day
8. Avoid extra fat, sugar, salt and alcohol
9. Avoid adding extra sugar to items like drinks and cereals. Artificial sweeteners can be used as an alternative if required.
10. Monitor your blood sugar regularly
11. Take medicines regularly
12. Taking a multivitamin can help fill nutrient gaps in your diet, but should not be used as a substitute for healthy foods
Thanks
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