Diagnostic Information

We went to the Doctor for follow up, and to obtain results of the Laboratory tests.  Overall, we have to be encouraged with results.

Cheryl's Glucose fasting was 135, still high but more important, was her A1C.  it was down to 6.4  Still a bit high, but all a direct result of her Diet change.  Her HDL up 5 pts to 32.7 TriGlycerites down 62 pts also.  Blood Pressure 135/82 at the dortors office, which we knew.  Overall cholesterol was 245.  A bit high,  and also up a little bit from last time.  Her insulin down to 8 units/day, also down.

In summary, we are now going to implement , exclusively, more good protein into the diet, only good quality oils, eliminating all junk oils, and a good quality liquid Nutraceutical for all mineral and vitamin supplementation.  As always, eliminating all white flour, white cane sugars, and all corn syrups. and watching carbohydrate intake, which is most difficult task.  Folk's we simply do not need the amount of carbohydrates we consume. The amount of carbohydrates we require are easily found in the fruit and vegetables, the complex carbohydrates.

More on this later, bye for now.  Bob & Cheryl.

Our goal, completely, eliminating blood pressure pill, and her dependency on the insulin shot.  Don't worry, we will be monitoring every day, and will post results every several days.

Were Back, And I Apologize

We've been dealing with a medical condition which Cheryl developed, shortly after she returned to work.  The condition, which approx 10% of Diabetics sometimes contract, called Charcot Foot.  Basically it's where Calcium leaches out of the bones, in diabetics the bones of the lower extremities.  Fortunately however,  it was isolated in her second joint of the big toe which was amputated.  The treatment protocol was 2 weeks of complete bed rest, staying off the foot.  The rest is designed to stop the process from continuing, and spreading to additional joints.  Were glad to say it worked.  We've been constantly monitoring and it still hasn't re-developed.  Cheryl is back to work.  She goes to the Physician and we will get test results from on her blood work done in the middle part of July.  We will see if the change in her dietary habits since contracting Diabetes have been successful in lowering her levels.  We will post the results, and also bring everyone up to date on our treatment protocol in our attempt in discontinuing the insulin, and other meds.

Specific Diagnostic Lab Info

Folks,  It's been a week since posting any information on Cheryl's JOURNEY.  Happy to say she returns to work tomorrow.  Becoming more active will indeed help the blood sugar level.  Were regularly at 150 first thing in the morning now, but Cheryl is taking 15 units of Insulin once a day.  This we will slowly decrease, regularly monitoring.   We have a good handle on her diet.  We've incorporated only good quality Omega3 cooking oil, a good quality full spectrum liquid Nutraceutical,  and 3 additional Minerals to support Blood sugar metabolism.  We've incorporated a good quality Omega3 Essential Fatty Acid.  Some of this regiment to address some poor lab results.   Triglycerides at 335 HGL Cholesterol (Good) only 27.5   We need for these to improve significantly.  However her overall Cholesterol at 197 which isn't at all alarming.  So, in summary were in high gear now, and hope to post improvements in blood sugar each and every couple weeks, and decrease Insulin dependency.  So, bye for now.  Bob & Cheryl.

Journey Back On Track

Well Folks,  the medical condition Cheryl  has is healing and progressing nicely.  She anticipates being back to work around the 19Th of March.  We can now start concentrating on the Type II Diabetes.  To summarize, we will be attacking this in a fourfold manner, at least initially, and determine how we proceed.  The process will probably be a 4-5 month JOURNEY.  Remember her A1C is 10.7     First, as we have already begun, the diet MUST eliminate all forms of SUGARS.  The carbohydrates must be limited to 5-8 oz per meal.  We MUST Eliminate the use of all JUNK Oils.  Only a premium quality of Olive Oil to prepare foods in will suffice.   Secondly,  Exercise 2-3 times a day, especially after eating will be introduced, and  this can be as simple as walking a mile.   Thirdly, introducing a good quality Liquid Nutraceutical Vitamin and Mineral Supplement is Essential.  Also ESSENTIAL is a good quality Flaxseed Oil, and a good quality Omega 3 Oil.  A good quality supplement which supports the Pancreas, and the blood sugar control system (BSCS).  Remember, our cells are reproduced every 90-120 days.  As Cheryl's cells are being reproduced, they must have the proper nutritients as do we all,  The new cells as produced will again become sensitive to the insulin, whereas they now are actually numb to this very important hormone. LASTLY, monitor the Blood Sugar level very closely each and every day.  Utilize a log and write down everything you eat, and do to support how your regiment is working.  If your taking Insulin, monitor this closely, as you will become more and more independent of the artificial insulin you may now be taking.  Consult your Medical Professional regarding your Insulin and how your adjusting.  Folks, this sounds difficult, but  if you want to heal yourself and not remain dependent on Insulin pills, or shots, you have NO CHOICE.  Goodbye for now, a little in a few days.  Bob & Cheryl

You can follow along also on http://robertssheeplpage.spaces.live.com  and SHEEPLCOM is also carrying Cheryl's JOURNEY.

As always, you can visit our web site at Your Healthy Decisions

Some Detail As Promised

Well. as indicated in previous posts, Cheryl had a slight set back in dealing with her Type II Diabetes.  It was unrelated to the Diabetes, but required Surgery on her Big Toe.  Actually, we decided on the amputation of the tip of the toe,  rather than go thru 6-8 weeks of Intravenous Antibiotics.  It appeared the sigmoid bone, a bone on the bottom of the toe became infected, a result of a callus Cheryl has had for quite a few months.  Since the bone was infected, there were only two options.  As we said, because of all side effects of long term Antibiotics,  and no mobility problems with the amputation of the tip of the toe, we elected this alternative.  Her toe is healing properly, actually the stitches came out today.  However, Cheryl was instructed to stay off the toe as much as possible so it would heal properly.  She now has been instructed to start walking around, and we anticipate her returning to work in two weeks.

WE'VE DECIDED TO PROVIDE THIS DETAIL OF HER SET BACK.

Primarily because we have been concentrating on the medical issue, rather than the Diabetes as aggressively as we should be.  But first things first.  An infection in a bone is potentially life threatening even in the bone if not totally eradicated.  So, now we will can concentrate on this nasty disease called Type II Diabetes.  The details on the actual condition, lab results, and our course of action.

Folks, with Exercise, diet, and proper supplementation, and essential acids, and good quality oils this Diabetes can be reversed.  More to come. Hope we can be help to some of you.

Bob & Cheryl

Finally Some Questions Answered

It's been a week now since the last post.  Happy to say Cheryl is responding to Surgery which she required.  I will be posting more detail on the condition which required the Surgery, and why we choose this alternative.  Let me say Modern Medicine has came a long way, and has saved millions of lives.  And this is because of research by many fine men and women.  We however, still are confronted with Type II Diabetes, and the challenge ahead in controlling this without medications.  Folks, the answer to Type II Diabetes in the majority of cases is not found in the Designer Insulin prescribed by our Medical profession.  Yes, it lowers the blood sugar level, but these drugs were never designed to cure this disease, ONLY treat the SYMPTOM.  Anyway were moving forward.  More a little later.

TEMPORARY SET BACK

I apologize folks, for not posting sooner, but we did have a set back.  I'll go into a little detail in my next post. but in the mean time, were again moving forward in our JOURNEY in curing ourselves of this nasty disease called TYPE II DIABETES.  Thanks for your patience, and visit us regularily as we will have great progress to report over the next 3-4 months.  Thanks again,  Bob & Cheryl.