Diet for diabetes and high cholesterol
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jul 06 2009
Q: I have type 2 diabetes, my bad cholesterol is high and my good cholesterol is low. I need some advice about my diet.
A: A diet that helps get your sugar in control will also help with your cholesterol. The national library of medicine provides excellent dietary guidelines and tasty recipes. Similar information from the American Diabetes Association is available.
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Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: May 11 2009
Q: How much drop in B.P. on average, can a person with type 2 diabetes expect? Currently my B.P. is 150/82. What would be the reasonable expectation?
A: An article was recently published showing the RESPeRATE is effective in lowering blood pressure in type 2 diabetics. On average the systolic blood pressure dropped 10 mm and diastolic pressure 3.6 mm. You can see the abstract of this important clinical study at the Journal of Human Hypertension.
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Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jan 02 2009
Q: I am a type 2 insulin dependant diabetic. Will RESPeRATE still work for insulin dependant diabetics?
A: Clinical studies have shown that regular use of the RESPeRATE will help lower blood pressure in diabetes. A recently published study of Type 2 diabetics with high blood pressure did not include those taking insulin. However, there is no reason to believe that RESPeRATE would affect diabetics taking insulin any differently than those not taking insulin. Diabetes is an additional risk factor for cardiovascular disease so controlling blood pressure is extremely important.
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Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Nov 25 2008
Q: Is there a difference between treating someone with diabetes that has high blood pressure and one that only has high blood pressure?
A: High blood pressure is one disease and diabetes is another. Together they put an individual at even greater risk for heart disease and stroke. The principles of treatment remain the same but different medications may be used to treat hypertensive diabetics to help prevent kidney disease. The addition of RESPeRATE to prescribed medications can help obtain better blood pressure control in both diabetics and non-diabetics. A new study showing the effectiveness of RESPeRATE in lowering blood pressure in Type 2 diabetes was recently published in the Journal of Human Hypertension (MH Schein et al, advance online publication, November 13, 2008).
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Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Nov 25 2008
Q: I have recently been told that I have type 2 diabetes. My blood sugar is usually between 97 and 108 in the morning and around the mid 120’s after I eat. I take one Metformin at night. Is there any way to reverse the condition?
A: People who are overweight when they get type 2 diabetes often find that they no longer need medication when their weight gets back in the normal range and they initiate a regular exercise program. The diet and lifestyle changes need to be permanent.
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Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jul 31 2007
Q: I have high BP, only one kidney, type 2 diabetes, acid reflux and a goiter on my thyroid. Would a RESPeRATE be beneficial for me? Are there any other medications without side effects?
A: Regular use of the RESPeRATE should help you. RESPeRATE has been clinically shown to lower blood pressure. This means, even if drugs are keeping your blood pressure in check, RESPeRATE use could help you obtain even better control without the addition of more side effects. All medications have side effects but not the RESPeRATE.
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