2007-03-17 07:36:08 · 3 answers · asked by busyfingers 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Increase your fiber and decrease your fat intake.
Fiber is found naturally in veggies. Eating whole grains is also good. You can take psyillium fiber, which is Metamucil. Psyillium fiber is best for decreasing your LDL which is your "bad" cholesterol. You do, however, have "good" cholesterol which is your HDL. You want your HDL to be above 40 points if you're a man and 50 points if you're a woman. Best way to keep the HDL up is through cardiovascular exercise.
2007-03-17 07:53:46 · answer #1 · answered by JennieDee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natural Cholesterol Guide?
2016-05-18 08:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by Deborah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Niacin, it has been proven to help. Garlic does nothing, despite some people's claims. Stay away from shellfish and shrimp--very high in cholesterol. The niacin can cause symptoms like a hot flash and hives, but it is temporary and infrequent--something about triggering the release of histomin from the tissues, like an allergic reaction. I have only experinced it once, and since I knew what was going on, it didn't bother me, only lasted 20 min.
2007-03-17 09:00:23 · answer #3 · answered by theBomb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to a primarily vegetarian diet combined with plenty of exercise, try cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon per day) and policosanol. It's brought my cholesterol and triglycerides down more than 60 points. I refuse to go on statins because of the horrible side affects.
2007-03-17 12:17:41 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Diabetes is usually treated through a combination of diet (low sugar), exercise and medications/insulin. Read here https://tr.im/YYO5F
Milder cases can be controlled with just diet an/or exercise while more severe cases require meds or insulin as well.
2016-04-30 20:14:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whole grain cereals and breads can improve your HCL
Mine went from 34 to 73
2007-03-17 07:40:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat alot of green vegetables ,and eat lightly you will keep it down .
i eat like weight watchers and I'm very fortunate ,no pills of any kind.
drink plenty of water and a good eating habit and remember your food groups , it does wonders . We all learned that in school , many years ago
2007-03-17 07:42:35 · answer #7 · answered by dolores h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best bet is Oatmeal. Not the instant oatmeal, but th traditional oatmeal that tastes really pasty.
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2007-03-18 01:44:08 · answer #8 · answered by Dave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fish is also good and also take Niacin.
2007-03-17 16:27:39 · answer #9 · answered by kwilfort 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋