[AT] Welding Advice

[David Bruce]

About 15 years for me. So far oral meds to combat the diabetes (well 
meds and diet control). BP meds are needed but statins are not. My doc 
wanted me on them a few years ago but I resisted. I told him if my 
cholesterol become an issue we will have the discussion again but for 
now I will not take statins. So far I fit well within guidelines for 
healthy people and just in the guidelines for those with diabetes. One 
thing I have noticed is my cholesterol rises more with consumption of 
carbs than with fats.

David
NW NC

On 2/22/2015 8:41 AM, jtchall at nc.rr.com wrote:
> Been diabetic for 21 years. I went from no meds to insulin over night. Part
> of the standard treatment for diabetes is blood pressure and cholesterol
> meds, whether you need them or not. My blood pressure runs low to start
> with, on meds it was dangerously low. Doc finally pulled me off of them--15
> years ago. Now the docs all want me on cholesterol meds. Its 3 on 1--me vs.
> my regular DR, heart DR, and endocrinologist. I'm still resisting until they
> show me results where my cholesterol is too high, then we will talk. The one
> thing me and the DRs agree on is I need to exercise. Being a workaholic
> doesn't count they tell me. Unfortunately I'm too lazy to exercise, but I do
> agree with them I should do it. I don't smoke, drink, and am not overweight.
> About the only thing they can fuss at me about is to  consume less caffeine,
> exercise more, and eat more vegetables.
>
> The only recommendation I have for folks dealing with health issues is to
> make sure you and your DR mesh well. Between me and my dad I've encountered
> tons of Drs. If the 2 of you aren't seeing eye to eye, find another Dr. That’s
> not to say be bullheaded and look for one that doesn't give a flip about you
> outside of getting paid, find one that genuinely cares about your opinion
> and well being. Fortunately we are in a town big enough to have tons of DRs
> to choose from, most are affiliated with Duke Hospital.
>
> If it doesn't warm up today like the weather guys say it is supposed to,
> I'll get a shovel and start removing the ice skating rink in front of my
> garage---that should count for exercise!
>
> John Hall
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Hazewinkel
> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2015 11:42 AM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Welding Advice
>
> OK, I'll jump on here as I am old enough to have to take a pill or two to
> stay alive (or so I'm told).  I'm a firm believer that genetics has more to
> do with it than anything else.  My grandparents died in their early 60's due
> to heart failure, they didn't smoke and weren't overweight, just bad
> genetics.  Fast forward 40 years, I have two brothers they are "normal", I
> work out three days a week, don't carry any excess weight and feel great, my
> blood work says I live the life of a sedentary obese person, and I should be
> dead in my early 60's just like my grandparents.
>
> So it's pills for me, after going through a few, I am now on Vascepa, which
> is a clinical strength fish oil.  Best damn thing I ever took, no side
> effects, and no more joint pain.  You might want to look into it.  BTW, I'm
> only 45 and hope I can hang on for a few more years.
>
> Enjoy, Joe
>
>
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