I could hardly wait for a chance to sit here and post this. My cholesterol was >700 at one time and my triglycerides were 3,323. Over the years I've taken medications to treat them, yes I know very controversial here. Anyway, I saw my doctor last year in April and she told me to try Atkins. When I saw her 1/7/05 my cholesterol was 211, tri 453, hdl 33 and ldl 87. My doctor was pleased with the results 'cause that was the lowest they've ever been. I had my blood drawn 3/31/05 results are chol 188 tri 165, hdl 35, and ldl 120. My hgba1c was 4.7. I get to wean myself off of my diabetes medicne and my lipids are a smashing success. I'm so excited I can't hardly stand it. This WOE and my exercise are really paying off and I'm so proud.