Diabetes & High Cholesterol

Oh that is tough. Well, I had gestational diabetes with my last pregnancy and high cholesterol. I return to high normal levels after my little man was born but trying to get it well in the norm before we try for baby number 3. Are you insulin? Are you taking meds? Or are your trying to control everything with food? Will your doctor send you to a dietitian? It WAS THE BEST thing that ever happened to me- the dietitian made a plan, I stuck to it and bamb! the rest was magic. Wish I could go back. ANYWAYS, Look into it. BEst of luck to you!

I have high cholesterol that runs in the family... My highest total was >250... not good for being under 21 at the time.

I found cutting red meats (not entirely, but limit to a good steak once a month or so) and adding fish oil helped a lot. Given my age, doc didn't want to do any statin drugs or anything but the combo of fish oil (I take 2 grams a day) + Cutting red meats dropped me to 180. I made that change about a year ago. Also adding in free range chicken, turkey, and eggs will help.

I just started working out and really controlling my intake and making wiser food choices. As apart of this, I haven't eaten fast food in 37 days! I am due up in April to give blood and should be near my goal weight then and the blood institute I use will do a lipid panel for $15 so I plan on getting it done then to check my progress.

Good luck with the weight loss and health related issues, I know you can do it!