Baseline Stats
Went to see my endocrinologist the other day, and was able to get some baseline figures to use for comparison purposes after I reach my goal. Things weren't really nearly as bad as I thought they would be, but I know they can be a whole lot better. Here's how it all shook out:
Blood Pressure: 124/70
Total Cholesterol: 181 (125-200 is the range - I'd like to get this lower)
HDL Cholesterol (the good stuff): 38 (should be above 40)
LDL Cholesterol (the bad stuff): 120 (130 is the top range for this - I'd like to get this lower)
Blood Sugar: 109 (65-99 is the range - with my family history of diabetes, this must get lower!)
I am currently taking Synthroid for my hypothyroid, and will continue to do so while on this protocol. My next follow-up visit is in July, and my hopes are to greatly reduce the thyroid meds, if not completely eliminate them.
I've also been prescribed Niaspan (niacin) to help raise the good cholesterol. I hate taking this stuff, because one of the side effects is a flush that really makes me crazy. If I take it during the day, I look like I'm breaking out in hives. If I take it at night, it feels like I've got prickly heat and I can't sleep. Taking an aspirin about a half hour beforehand helps, but I'm reluctant to do that while doing the injections.
So there you have it! By the time I have my next endocrinologist visit in early July, I should be very close to my goal, if not already there. I look forward to sharing the stats when I get back to my old skinny self!
Blood Pressure: 124/70
Total Cholesterol: 181 (125-200 is the range - I'd like to get this lower)
HDL Cholesterol (the good stuff): 38 (should be above 40)
LDL Cholesterol (the bad stuff): 120 (130 is the top range for this - I'd like to get this lower)
Blood Sugar: 109 (65-99 is the range - with my family history of diabetes, this must get lower!)
I am currently taking Synthroid for my hypothyroid, and will continue to do so while on this protocol. My next follow-up visit is in July, and my hopes are to greatly reduce the thyroid meds, if not completely eliminate them.
I've also been prescribed Niaspan (niacin) to help raise the good cholesterol. I hate taking this stuff, because one of the side effects is a flush that really makes me crazy. If I take it during the day, I look like I'm breaking out in hives. If I take it at night, it feels like I've got prickly heat and I can't sleep. Taking an aspirin about a half hour beforehand helps, but I'm reluctant to do that while doing the injections.
So there you have it! By the time I have my next endocrinologist visit in early July, I should be very close to my goal, if not already there. I look forward to sharing the stats when I get back to my old skinny self!
Labels: cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid
posted by Susan at
6:13 PM
2 Comments:
Hi Susan,
I'm so glad that my book is helping you. It warms my heart to see that you are enjoying it.
There are some non-flushing controlled time-release types of niacin that you might want to look into. Here's a couple of links: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I4C83A/103-1095969-1836649?ie=UTF8&tag=guitoimpthewe-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B000I4C83A or http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001OP27Q/103-1095969-1836649?ie=UTF8&tag=guitoimpthewe-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B0001OP27Q
Hope that the extended-release works better for you as far as flushes go.
Cindy
hi susan I just found the message you left me I am new at this, I didnt know you were from texas I am from Godley Texas not to far from you, have you recieved your supplies yet I am still waiting. Good luck, hope you have lots of sucess.
stacy
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