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I am a newly diagnosed type ii diabetic. where should my levels be? also i have high cholesterol

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Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

SEVERAL GOALS: Fasting blood sugar<110 sugar after meals less than 145 bedtime sugar less than 145 bad cholesterol less than 75 triglycerides less than 150 blood pressure less than 130/85 no smoking exercise 210 mins a week minimum(30+ mins/day) eat proportionately good, complex carbs, fats and protein, lots of veggies and several servings of low glucemic, high fiber fruits. And... Hemoglobin a1c <6.5%!

Dr Shewbridge agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Type II diabetes: can be reversed but it takes commitment. See "The Blood Sugar Solution" by Mark Hyman, MD. Peace and good health.

Answered 9/19/2014

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A member asked:

I am a newly diagnosed type ii diabetic. where should my levels be? also i have high cholesterol

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

Dr Shewbridge agreed

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

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