Guest guest Posted January 20, 2003 Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 --- " s_rudek <s_rudek@y...> " <s_rudek@y...> wrote: > I think this may be a separate genetic > problem, as my mother and most of my siblings have high > cholesterol. > As a diabetic, though, the cholesterol problem is especially > important to get under control, so I thought I'd mention it. > Obviously, my body is producing the cholesterol since, as a vegan, > I'm eating zero. However, for my body to make cholesterol it must > start with something. Do you know the biochemical pathway for > cholsterol formation? If it starts with dietary fat, then > it seems likely that going on a very low fat diet would drop > my cholesterol by depriving my system of the basic stock > from which it must start. I guess I'll find out as, > beginning today, I am going to undertake a little > experiment -- also a first step to calorie restriction, I > suppose? -- of lowering my dietary fat to a minimum. http://www.diabetes-and-diet.com/ has some general dietary advice for diabetics. It recommends type 2 people lose weight - to improve insulin sensitivity. For type 1 it suggests avoiding high GI foods. Losing weight to improve insulin sensitivity seems like a sensible plan to me - and since it's also recommended for lowering cholesterol, it may be a no-brainer for you. Less dietary fat is a common recommendation for those trying to lower cholesterol. I would want to keep up Omega-3 / EPA / DHA levels, though. If you're vegan, I can't suggest fish oils - but I wouldn't try to /completely/ minimise fats - since some may be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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