I am a type 2 diabetic, diagnosed in January. Have been following Atkins since then and have lost 22 pounds. Weight is at 140. My blood pressure has gone down to l28/ 58, good since I have coronary artery disease, with stent. My AC has gone to 5.3. I take Glucotrol 10Mg, and also am on Hyzaar 100/25, Cardizem CD 300.

I am trying to get off of the Hyzaar or at least have it lowered, and also getting the Cardizem to 240Mg. Doctor not cooperating with that idea. At least not yet! He has said that he is considering removing the Glucotrol. I hope!!!

My question is, why is my blood glucost test, before breakfast going to between 130 and this morning 144. Could eating Salami have anything to do with it. I can't think of what I am doing differently. I also eat the carb solution bars as a treat, sometimes 1 a day.

I take Magnesium, Chromium Picolate, B150, Coq10,Vit C 500, Biotin, Flax seed oil, borage oil, both in capsule form to help with constipation and hard bowel movements. Vit. E, and L Carnitine, Alpha Lipoic Acid.

Can anyone offer any other help with supplements. I really would like to hear comments also on what could be raising the blood glucose readings in the A.M. Mid day and Evening are good ranges from 90 to 105.


Toni