Well, I’m not sure how to categorize this since I’m not sure it qualifies as a success story, but I am really excited about my new doctor and latest blood-work.
My new Primary Care Physician is a wonderful vegan doctor (http://www.allmedphysicians.com/) who actually pays attention and listens! As a new patient, blood-work was ordered and for the first time ever, blood insulin was measured.
The results:
Blood insulin: 0.7 uIU/mL. The normal range is 2.6 to 24.9 uIU/mL.
A1C: 5.6%. Normal range is 4.1 to 6.0% - for non-diabetics.
This resulted in a round of jumping applause from my new doctor which is in contrast to my previous doctor that would have been freaked over the A1C. Because I am a Type 1 diabetic, he always wanted me to keep it above 7%! Dr. Carney said that to have a normal A1C (especially as a T1 diabetic) with below normal blood insulin was beyond excellent!
Lipid panel:
Total cholesterol: 131 mg/dl
Triglycerides: 71 mg/dl
HDL cholesterol: 46 mg/dl
LDL cholesterol: 14 mg/dl
The 14 mg/dl LDL cholesterol prompted another round of jumping applause.
The combination of normal A1C with below normal blood insulin and living on a diet of starch seems to fly in the face of so many studies claiming that carbohydrates raises blood glucose, thus raises insulin levels over low-carb diets. I was very happy that the blood insulin test was taken to prove what I have known for years by personal experience as a Type 1 diabetic; the lower the fat intake, the lower the blood glucose, requiring lower insulin doses. Additionally, the lower the fat intake the greater the energy and feel-good level. Have yet to find a limit!
Thanks for listening,
Ken
