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I've been working my ass off since October to get off my medications. My medical team knows this and yet, they keep prescribing more. It's almost as if they don't want me off meds. It's enough to make you wonder who they are really looking out for. Me or big pharma.

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the beginning of October. I'm controlling it with diet and one drug, and it's working very well. If my A1c is normal in June, we'll look at reducing or (hopefully) dropping the drug. Because I've been losing weight, my blood pressure meds were reduced. As I get closer to my goal weight, I should be able to get off my BP med and the drug for the heart palpitations (they are annoying but benign). I've been refusing the new drugs, mostly because I don't want to deal with the side effects. The fact that they aren't giving me time to fix this the old fashioned way is really telling.

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helainked:
Well, as a Spaniard, you will know that our diet is based on the Mediterranean diet and its organismic benefits have been empirically demonstrated. Low cholesterol, adequate glucose levels, good digestion, hepatic and pracreatic protection, adequate production of the endocrine system, very good hematological density. We have less hypertension problems. We use lean fats, we do not abuse red meat as a general rule, we use a lot of fruit, vegetables and legumes. In short, it is a type of diet that is recommended by the WHO. I recommend you to adopt its benefits because it is proven to reduce cholesterol levels among other things. I also add to my diet glasses of water with hydrated chia seeds, grated ginger and lemon juice. It regulates glucose levels, I am very happy with the results.
cruorem_angelus:
@helainked Thank you for continuing to share your experience. I am taking good notes. One problem I run into with balancing my diet is two competing issues. Diabetes and high cholesterol. The fruits and vegetables recommended for a low fat diet tend to have carbohydrates that I need to be cautious of due to diabetes. At the same time, they have other health benefits. My doctor wants me to stay under 50mg of carbs per day and I can do that easily with my current diet. But that may be what is causing my LDL cholesterol to go up. I have cut out most of the junk food and I have been drinking a lot more water, too. I need to find the right balance that works for me.

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