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Post by sellhighdrinklow on Sept 15, 2017 22:14:46 GMT -5
But my total cholesterol jumped from 175 to 215. Why? Because I've figured out I can eat more "unhealthy" foods and still keep my BS in tight range using Afrezza. I'll go back to a healthier diet now to get the total Cholesterol below 200 but the bottom line is, Afrezza allows a diabetic to live a non-diabetic life. For a 40-years in, type-1, it's ...quite remarkable to say the least.
FWIW, my best approach to meal time Afrezza dosage is , one 4-unit at meal time followed by an 8-unit inhale about 30-minutes post meal. This is assuming a BS level in the 100 range to start.
Also, FWIW, and something I find to be very important, one can't be sedentary, sitting on the couch trying to dial in Afrezza. A minimum(!) 3 to 4 miles of walking per day or, ideally, 40-minutes of cardio w a heart rate of 130+ works best to carry my metabolism forward w Afrezza to work efficiently.
Dexcom G5 user, Dexcom user overall for 4+ years.
My two cents, worth $2.
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Post by bones1026 on Sept 15, 2017 22:31:37 GMT -5
But my total cholesterol jumped from 175 to 215. Why? Because I've figured out I can eat more "unhealthy" foods and still keep my BS in tight range using Afrezza. I'll go back to a healthier diet now to get the total Cholesterol below 200 but the bottom line is, Afrezza allows a diabetic to live a non-diabetic life. For a 40-years in, type-1, it's ...quite remarkable to say the least. FWIW, my best approach to meal time Afrezza dosage is , one 4-unit at meal time followed by an 8-unit inhale about 30-minutes post meal. This is assuming a BS level in the 100 range to start. Also, FWIW, and something I find to be very important, one can't be sedentary, sitting on the couch trying to dial in Afrezza. A minimum(!) 3 to 4 miles of walking per day or, ideally, 40-minutes of cardio w a heart rate of 130+ works best to carry my metabolism forward w Afrezza to work efficiently. Dexcom G5 user, Dexcom user overall for 4+ years. My two cents, worth $2. Jackpot!! Hope you get that cholesterol down, but many would take a slight cholesterol spike (that like you said could be easily remediated by a eating healthier) in order to be able to occasionally eat like everyone else. Also, great ending.."worth $2"...I only wish I didn't go in so big, so early..oh well, still think stories like yours will eventually get SP to where it should be already |
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Post by peppy on Sept 15, 2017 22:43:40 GMT -5
But my total cholesterol jumped from 175 to 215. Why? Because I've figured out I can eat more "unhealthy" foods and still keep my BS in tight range using Afrezza. I'll go back to a healthier diet now to get the total Cholesterol below 200 but the bottom line is, Afrezza allows a diabetic to live a non-diabetic life. For a 40-years in, type-1, it's ...quite remarkable to say the least. FWIW, my best approach to meal time Afrezza dosage is , one 4-unit at meal time followed by an 8-unit inhale about 30-minutes post meal. This is assuming a BS level in the 100 range to start. Also, FWIW, and something I find to be very important, one can't be sedentary, sitting on the couch trying to dial in Afrezza. A minimum(!) 3 to 4 miles of walking per day or, ideally, 40-minutes of cardio w a heart rate of 130+ works best to carry my metabolism forward w Afrezza to work efficiently. Dexcom G5 user, Dexcom user overall for 4+ years. My two cents, worth $2. www.drweil.com/vitamins-supplements-herbs/herbs/can-konjac-fiber-lower-cholesterol/
www.google.com/search?source=hp&q=konjac+root&oq=konj&gs_l=psy-ab.1.3.0i20k1j0j0i20k1j0.2826.10999.0.15976.5.4.0.0.0.0.255.715.1j1j2.4.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..1.4.711.0..46j35i39k1j0i131k1j0i46k1.xz2msh8oZDU
it is soluble fiber, the easy way. one 1000mg tab per day with a 8 oz glass of water should do it. for fun, put a tablet in a cup of water. wait an hour. take a look. it is like gelatin.
Congrats on the 5.7.
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Post by mytakeonit on Sept 16, 2017 14:39:22 GMT -5
sellhighdrinklow - I'm not sure what a total Cholesterol number means. I recently visited my VA doctor for my annual check up with blood test. He breaks down my cholesterol numbers as "good" vs "bad" cholesterol. He started by saying that he wants my good cholesterol number to be higher than 60 ... my number was 120+. He mentioned that I was doing really well and double what he wants my minimum to be. Then he went to my bad cholesterol number to be ... I can't remember what number he wanted me to stay under ... but my bad cholesterol number was 40. He started talking really loud about how he has never seen a "40" !!! He asked what I was doing to achieve that number? I told him the secret is ... have your patients eat nuts daily. Peanuts, almonds, walnuts ... mixed nuts. So, that's the secret ... whether you believe it or not.  I also drink a lot of cabernet ... which could be the bonus secret. |
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Post by mytakeonit on Sept 16, 2017 15:21:44 GMT -5
BTW, I also asked my VA doctor on whether he has prescribed Afrezza since the VA/DOD is approved to use it. He said "no" and looked it up on his puter. He said that the VA purchases drugs in bulk and he has a "bag of drugs" that he can choose from to prescribe. I mentioned Afrezza to him a couple years ago ... and now told him to investigate it. The stats and comments from people who use it reflects how great the drug works. He brought it up on his puter and put it on a list to check out later. I told him that he can be a "super hero" by spearheading the drive to use Afrezza and how he will save so many people from complications and amputations.
I'm a T2 diabetic, but borderline and not on any insulins. I told him that when I do need insulin, that I will be using Afrezza. He mentioned that they prescribe Metformin. I noted that I have heard about possible future liver and kidney problems ... so no, I will use Afrezza ... and he should prescribe it also.
Long story short ... my "5 minutes" of doctor visit time ended up 40 minutes later. Sorry vets behind me ... but, maybe I will help you save a limb.
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Post by sportsrancho on Sept 16, 2017 15:25:14 GMT -5
That is really awesome! Good for you.
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Post by mango on Sept 16, 2017 16:59:23 GMT -5
BTW, I also asked my VA doctor on whether he has prescribed Afrezza since the VA/DOD is approved to use it. He said "no" and looked it up on his puter. He said that the VA purchases drugs in bulk and he has a "bag of drugs" that he can choose from to prescribe. I mentioned Afrezza to him a couple years ago ... and now told him to investigate it. The stats and comments from people who use it reflects how great the drug works. He brought it up on his puter and put it on a list to check out later. I told him that he can be a "super hero" by spearheading the drive to use Afrezza and how he will save so many people from complications and amputations. I'm a T2 diabetic, but borderline and not on any insulins. I told him that when I do need insulin, that I will be using Afrezza. He mentioned that they prescribe Metformin. I noted that I have heard about possible future liver and kidney problems ... so no, I will use Afrezza ... and he should prescribe it also. Long story short ... my "5 minutes" of doctor visit time ended up 40 minutes later. Sorry vets behind me ... but, maybe I will help you save a limb. Y'all deserve nothing but the best and you make sure you tell that doctor that the man who made Afrezza was a WWII veteran. Thank you for your service 🍻 |
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Post by mytakeonit on Sept 17, 2017 1:46:51 GMT -5
Whoa ... lots of likes !!! But remember that it all started with me trying to tell sellhighdrinklow about eating nuts for cholesterol.
So, someone tell him about it and not let it be forgotten. Ha!
BTW, the doc wanted me to have a "bad" cholesterol number of less than 100. Well, no wonder he was excited about my 40. Ha!
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Post by casualinvestor on Sept 18, 2017 8:39:03 GMT -5
sellhighdrinklowNot that I should be giving you "homework", but any chance you would want to post your experience with Afrezza to diabetes message boards? for example: I've popped in on Reddit's diabetes board (https://www.reddit.com/r/diabetes/), and the posts there about Afrezza are either 2 years old, or months old by people questioning whether the drug is still around. I imagine that other places are similar.
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Post by sellhighdrinklow on Jun 19, 2018 11:54:15 GMT -5
Quest Lab
Collected 06/13/2018
Hemoglobin A1C WITH MPG
HEMOGLOBIN A1C 5.6
For the purposes of screening for the presence of diabetes:
<5.7%. Consistent with the absence of diabetes
5.7-6.4% Consistent with the increased risk for diabetes
(prediabetes)
> 6.5%. Consistent with diabetes
This assay result is consistent with a decreased risk of diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA)
guidelines, hemoglobin A1c <7% represents optimal
control in non-pregnant diabetic patients. Different
metrics may apply to specific patient populations.
Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (ADA)
Cholesterol Total 192
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Post by sellhighdrinklow on Jun 19, 2018 11:59:06 GMT -5
FWIW, the "A1C Now" home tests were running 4.7 to 5.3 for the weeks leading into the Quest lab.
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Post by peppy on Jun 19, 2018 12:53:39 GMT -5
FWIW, the "A1C Now" home tests were running 4.7 to 5.3 for the weeks leading into the Quest lab. It would seem you are perfect. do not go lower, please.  |
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Post by uvula on Jun 19, 2018 18:25:44 GMT -5
It would be interesting if your insurance refused to pay for diabetes medications because you aren't diabetic.
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Post by rockstarrick on Jun 20, 2018 8:09:55 GMT -5
Quest Lab Collected 06/13/2018 Hemoglobin A1C WITH MPG HEMOGLOBIN A1C 5.6 For the purposes of screening for the presence of diabetes: <5.7%. Consistent with the absence of diabetes 5.7-6.4% Consistent with the increased risk for diabetes (prediabetes) > 6.5%. Consistent with diabetes This assay result is consistent with a decreased risk of diabetes According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines, hemoglobin A1c <7% represents optimal control in non-pregnant diabetic patients. Different metrics may apply to specific patient populations. Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (ADA) Cholesterol Total 192 You would think that every Physician that has had anything to do with Diabetes would be wanting to learn more about Afrezza !! 5.fricken7 A1c !! That’s incredible, very happy for you. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 |
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Post by sellhighdrinklow on Jun 20, 2018 21:06:56 GMT -5
Quest Lab Collected 06/13/2018 Hemoglobin A1C WITH MPG HEMOGLOBIN A1C 5.6 For the purposes of screening for the presence of diabetes: <5.7%. Consistent with the absence of diabetes 5.7-6.4% Consistent with the increased risk for diabetes (prediabetes) > 6.5%. Consistent with diabetes This assay result is consistent with a decreased risk of diabetes According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines, hemoglobin A1c <7% represents optimal control in non-pregnant diabetic patients. Different metrics may apply to specific patient populations. Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (ADA) Cholesterol Total 192 You would think that every Physician that has had anything to do with Diabetes would be wanting to learn more about Afrezza !! 5.fricken7 A1c !! That’s incredible, very happy for you. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Actually, this was an update. A1C now 5.6 😁 |
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I also drink a lot of cabernet ... which could be the bonus secret.
