Hi Ally ,
I been reading your posts and wanna congratulate your efforts , keep your chin up you're doing great hun .I'm on 5 pills a day to + a water pill and cholestrol meds
but here's what else you can try that will lower cholestrol levels , help lower your sugar readings and help you feel even better ,
I drink 3 glasses of water with a table spoon of metamucil every day , I also drink 3-4 bottles (500 ml) a day and been eating alot of greens & other orange veggies & lemons & other fruits , fish now for last couple of weeks my readings are with in range and haven't spiked up , I portion my meals too , dietician showe dme how todo it , by taking my dinner place and diving it in 3 portions , first divide your plate in half , top half should be with your vegetables / toss salad the bottom half should be halve din to parts , one part for you lean meats like fish , steak , etc the other small part should be for your graines that are high in fibre , like whole wheat rice , beans , or you can go with broccoli and carrots (helps to use measuring cups to make sure you are getting the correct amount) , they told me its important to have both green and orange veggies each day . I have cut diet pop out completely , I cook with no salt and use spices that are low in sodium, low in carbs and eat lots of garlic . I also made a list of foods that help promote your health , here they are apples ( 3 a day) beans ( kindney , black , red, ) garlic, fish ( salmon, tuna , mackeral, sardines, haddock , packed in water in cans or fresh fish,) flaxseed , carrots, lettuce, ginger, cabbage, chamomile, tomatoes, berries , lemons, avacadoes, broccoli , spinach , celery - you can also make celery juice and drink 2-3 glasses a day , with a meal or alone , I'm trying this now too and been feeling great , I'm also getting back on my treadmill for 15 mins a day on days i can't get out to walk , I hope you find some inspiration in my message and it helps you like it's helping me ,
Good luck , hugs and God Bless
Sincerely;
Doris