Re: Please help me to understand this.

October 3, 2011

Mark, there's no way they don't know what your ldl is. If they know your hdl,

and your triglycerides.

Your A1C is independent of your ldl, hdl, and triglycerides, for the most part.

These are indicators of your cholesterol level. Also known as your lipids I

think.

I was on a drug once to lower my triglycerides called Lopid. I can't imagine you

need to spend $600 per month. This should be a pretty common prescription.

Did you inquire about a generic?

Your ldl, BTW, should be around 70 as a diabetic, and not 100 where people

without diabetes can be. The ldl part of your cholesterol level is also known as

the " bad " cholesterol. Statons are used to lower your ldl.

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

Please help me to understand this.

My last A1C back in May was 13.2. my Triglycerides were 239. last week my A1C

is down to 7, but my Triglycerides have more then doubled to 511. I know this is

way to high and dangerous to boot. he wants to put me on a pill for my

Triglycerides, but the pill cost $600 a month. my insurance will pay $400 of it,

but I will go in the doughnut hole as it is called really fast by taking it.

Seems to me if my A1C came way down from 13 to 7, then why did my triglycerides

double? I do take 1000 Met Forman twice a day and I'm thinking this is why the

A1C came down so much. can I just cut way down on the fats in my diet and bring

the triglycerides number down? my Hdl was only 37 and I know this needs to be

around 50 or higher. my LDL they said they couldn't measure. I do know for sure

that no way I can afford to take a pill that cost $600 every month. even if I

only have to pay $200 of it. thanks for any advice.

October 3, 2011

Mark, The cheapest way to raise HDL and lower LDL is to take a minimal

theraputic dose of niacin twice per day. I recommend niacin 500 mg twice per

day which is the minimal theraputic dose of 1000 mg daily.just my opinion, Harry

If it doesn't work you can sue me for millions and millions.

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