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To: abuelita who wrote (98)	4/5/2018 2:02:11 PM
From: Neeka	1 Recommendation Recommended By goldworldnet Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1096

Hi abuelita.................I have two more results from the blood draw that come in today, so she didn't say much when I asked her for her opinion. Once I read those results later on today I will ask again for her opinion and if I'm not satisfied, I may be looking for a different doctor? I've had the same health provider for yrs, but I have been considering changing and going to a different provider that is closer to where I live. My hc provider is an ARNP, and she's never been very vocal about test results. She does take care of issues that arise. For instance, I have hypothyroid disease, and she's right on top of that, but she never really comments on my diet. She was mum when I told her I was going gluten free, and didn't say a word when I told her I was on the Atkins diet. I don't think she knows a whole lot about nutrition, but then again what health care provider besides a nutritionist does? So I've been doing my own research and flailing about for answers on line. I am still going to keep my consumption of carbs very low, but instead of eating as much meat as I have, I'm going to eat more vegetables instead. Experimenting with vegetable and reading and using veg cookbooks has been a life long hobby of mine, so I have quite a few recipes to fall back on. This is a sample menu for one day of meals in my house. 1 cup oatmeal with a small amount of low fat milk and 1/2 banana, or GZ's egg muffin and a slice of Atkins flax bread for breakfast. A slice of Atkins flax bread (which I have btw become addicted to gg) with roasted vegetables, and a 1/8 cup of nuts and 1/2 apple for lunch. A small amount of meat (instead of a lot of meat.....which is what I was doing up until yesterday) with lots and lots of vegetable dishes.......salads, veg casseroles and veg stir fry's for dinner. Every once in awhile I'll prepare a brown and wild rice casserole that is loaded with veggies and cheese which is very good and very acceptable in small doses. We usually eat 2 snacks a day. Apple, cheese, nuts, seeds, pear. We have completely given up potatoes, white rice, white flour and processed foods. P.S. I eat a lot of avocados, + I eat lettuce, celery with a small amount of peanut butter and other raw veggies. IMO my biggest challenge now is to get those numbers back down to acceptable levels.

To: abuelita who wrote (98)	4/6/2018 8:07:42 AM
From: PMS Witch	1 Recommendation Recommended By goldworldnet Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1096

. . .no idea what "Primary HbA1C" is. . . This test measures glycated haemoglobin. When blood glucose levels rise, the glucose binds with the haemoglobin and forms clumps. These clumps can grow to sizes sufficient to block tiny blood vessels. The organs with the smallest vessels are usually impacted first; hence, vision and kidney function fails early. People above 6.0 are considered diabetic. A value of 5.5 is normal for healthy people. An A1C below 7.0 for a diabetic is considered managed. But conscientious patients can achieve 5.5 with diet and exercise. An A1C may not be the definitive test for diabetes. It should flag patients for a glucose tolerance test. Once a red blood cell becomes glycated, it remains glycated until the cell dies. This is why the A1C test can indicate elevated blood glucose within the previous 90 days, the lifespan of a red blood cell. Because A1C doesn't fluctuate wildly from hour to hour, it's a better test for diabetes management. Cheers, PW.