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<blockquote data-quote="Dr Snoddy" data-source="post: 1854177" data-attributes="member: 112460"><p>Hi primrosefairydust. My blood pressure was normal (120/80) when I started eating lo-carb. I have increased my intake of fats, both saturated fats like butter and cheese and also from oily fish and avocados and have lost over 2 stone. My blood pressure has decreased (110/70). However, I also gave up work (less stress) and now exercise more as well. Having spoken to a doctor I have halved Metformin to 500mg/day and will be going for an HbA1c test soon. My readings have been in the normal range for 4 years.My total cholesterol has increased to 7.4 though during this time but I am not particularly concerned about this as the ratios are ok. More importantly, I feel that I am continually heading in the right direction and I am fitter and healthier than I have been in years. I realise that it may be difficult to bring about a complete lifestyle change but a LCHF diet may bring a range of health benefits beyond just controlling blood glucose levels. I still find it difficult to go against a lifetime of messages about the alleged dangers of fat in the diet. Good luck with reassessing your eating habits.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dr Snoddy, post: 1854177, member: 112460"] Hi primrosefairydust. My blood pressure was normal (120/80) when I started eating lo-carb. I have increased my intake of fats, both saturated fats like butter and cheese and also from oily fish and avocados and have lost over 2 stone. My blood pressure has decreased (110/70). However, I also gave up work (less stress) and now exercise more as well. Having spoken to a doctor I have halved Metformin to 500mg/day and will be going for an HbA1c test soon. My readings have been in the normal range for 4 years.My total cholesterol has increased to 7.4 though during this time but I am not particularly concerned about this as the ratios are ok. More importantly, I feel that I am continually heading in the right direction and I am fitter and healthier than I have been in years. I realise that it may be difficult to bring about a complete lifestyle change but a LCHF diet may bring a range of health benefits beyond just controlling blood glucose levels. I still find it difficult to go against a lifetime of messages about the alleged dangers of fat in the diet. Good luck with reassessing your eating habits. [/QUOTE]
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