I just got off the phone with my doctor and she gave me the result of my lastest blood work. She congratulated me for improving my numbers including my cholestral and tryglcerides, etc. But.... the numbers still aren't good enough and my number for insulin resistance was not good at all. She is recommending a 6 week program with a dietician and physician to bring those numbers more into line.
The biggest problem is that I will have to drive to Medford, Oregon which is about 2 1/2 hours from here and includes several mountain passes. Aaaaugh. Not good when it is winter. Of course, I can choose to see a doctor in Klamath Falls to get treatment, but I have not been impressed with the care I have received here, locally. In fact, my primary care physician also got the same report from the lab and when I talked to his office a couple of weeks ago, they told me my numbers were just fine. Well.... I heard the numbers today and although they are better.... they are still not fine !!!!!
So, I will be discussing this situation with JR and making sure he can be home to drive me over to Medford for these appointments.
The really bad news is that I have to give up cream and honey in my coffee. Ohhh Noooo !!!! That is like giving up life, itself. Not sure I will survive it. I used to drink black coffee, but sure don't like it anymore. Guess, I will just give up coffee and join Cindy in drinking tea. Soooo..... if I am out-of-sorts... just know I am following doctor's orders and I am not drinking the coffee. (They may need a straight jacket for me the first couple of weeks without my coffee. lol )
So that is the latest from the doc.
Annie :o)
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Hazel
As a diebetic of 20 years, I can only advise you to cut back on your sugar and honey immediately, believe me you do not want the insulin resistance to turn into full blown diabetes.... The consequences are just not worth it. Tell me, do you prefer pink, blue or yellow?
Good Luck,
Denny Kessler
best of luck in ur diet....
good diet+supplement+exercise+positive mind= healthy mind n body
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AJ
I can do diet. I may fuss alot, but I have done special diets before and I have had good results. So, here I go again.... cutting back on my favorite big beef steaks and those really greasy lambchops. I do like fish and that is a real plus for giving me good numbers. And, the coffee.... well, I will survive the withdrawels and will over the next couple of weeks cut back until it isn't part of my life. I will be a herbal tea drinker. I also like most vegetables and that is also a plus.
Now.... all of you just keep cheering me on and reminding me to be a good girl and eat right. Thanks....Annie :o)[SMILE][HEART][HEART]
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Denny