I am in a somewhat different place than a lot of posters here - I have to have bloodwork every 3 months to check cholesterol levels, because I am a (very well managed, thank you) type II diabetic.

I can honestly say that my numbers have NEVER been better (even in my twenties, when I only sporadically had cholesterol checks done). Obviously, if something changes in that department, I will re-evaluate but I don't plan to change a thing unless something drastic happens.

My own physician didn't recommend Atkins to me, but after seeing my success (both weight-wise and cholesterol wise) I think he is encouraging others of his patients to try it. He aggravates me on some things, but he is a PEACH on this.