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Suggest Ways To Manage High Cholestrol Levels

Hi Doc, I chew sugarless gum everyday after every meal for the last 2 yrs. I have high cholestrol at 300. Found out that 3 Statins over a period of time I am alergic too -- and my doctor has tried several Welchol over the last yr. Results are slow and therefore I am not on anything just yet -- Will be seeing her shortly to discuss this on-going problem but --- all the gum I have been chewing -- Is that adding to my high levels over this period of time too ? --- Doc is there any recommendations you many have to add to helping me overcome this problem --- I am Type 2 Diabetic --- No meds thou! - Thank you :)
Mon, 11 Jun 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.



First of all why are you not taking drugs for diabetes . If you are controlling with diet and exercise then levels should be fine . The fasting blood sugar level should be below 140mG and 2 hours after meals should be 200 mg and HbA1c below 6.5 . Once you control diabetes your lipid level will normalize by itself . You can control lipid by fatty fried foods and sweets restrictions plus morning or evening walk at moderate pace at least for 30 minutes daily .



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Suggest Ways To Manage High Cholestrol Levels

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. First of all why are you not taking drugs for diabetes . If you are controlling with diet and exercise then levels should be fine . The fasting blood sugar level should be below 140mG and 2 hours after meals should be 200 mg and HbA1c below 6.5 . Once you control diabetes your lipid level will normalize by itself . You can control lipid by fatty fried foods and sweets restrictions plus morning or evening walk at moderate pace at least for 30 minutes daily . Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.