Just got my "blood work" back today and saw my cardiologist. Here's my numbers, bearing in mind that I'm on glucophage xl, actos & lipitor in addition to other drugs. I've had type ii for 10 years and had a heart episode 7 yrs. ago....

A1c 5.7 (before lc 7.6)
Chol Total 138 (127)
Trig 125 (150)
HDL 48 (37)
LDL 65 (60)
Mean Bld Glu Estim. 103 (167)
AND my BP was 110/54...I said they might want to hold a mirror under my nose!

My doctor was happy. I was happy. I hope to get off some of the drugs, but we both agreed to see how the numbers and the weight loss look in 3 months. I told him that he was dealing with The New Me and he said that was ok but that he liked the old me a lot. I said this me is a team with him, Dr. Atkins, Dr. Berstein! I feel like my doc has a brain and a heart bigger than his ego and HE'S the first one that said more protein to me almost a year ago.

I feel good, just need more exercise and more consistent exercise. I'm so grateful I found the docs and the courage to go against the tide. Yea, me and yea you too!