RE: Fw: lab

[Guest guest]

Hello cy; regarding your daughters *knowing everthing, rather than

listening to their folks* I'm in the same situation here. In as far as

their knowing everthing, We've talked to them 'till we are almost litterly,

blue in the face. This msg doesn't touch re their eating but you touched a

nervewhen you shared your thoughts in your last msg. I know you are a man

of evangelical faith, I likewise, and kids really don't thingk of their

tomorrows but on the other hand, I didn't when I was in my early twenties.

I'm a diabetic now *class two as you are no doubt aware* And thinking

backwards, if I'd listened rather than just eat anything I wanted, I'd be

healthy now. Don't get me wrong, I'm watching my carbs, and do enjoy foo

still, but isn't it true?...mankind is generally stubborn 'til something

seriously jerks them, and we finally wake up so to speak.Just a few

thoughts today; Ken B

lab

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

> is

> no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

> > studies as > well > > as liver function studies appear to be

> > stable. Sodium, potassium, > > chloride, and calcium levels are

> > normal. > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

> cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

> > typically > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire

>

> > the triglyceride > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is

> > considered the " good > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this

> > number elevated above 30,

> if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> > numbers > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

> diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

> > who had > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and

> > schedule repeat > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do

> > additional testing > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

> study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

> your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

> condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

> start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

> If

> you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

>

> > > > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make

> > one > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

I didn't like either of those things Mike-just chocolate Dairy Cream cones!

Re: Fw: lab

Up with double brazier burgers and fudge brownie delights!

Mike

> shame on you pat! you and that dairy queen! *grin*

>

> You'd think I did that as a kid too *chuckle*

>

>

> Regards,

>

> lab

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

is

> no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

studies

> as

> > > well

> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

potassium,

> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

> typically

> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> > triglyceride

> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

> " good

> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

30,

> if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> > numbers

> > > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

> diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

who

> > had

> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

repeat

> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional

testing

> > > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

> study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

> start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies

> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

If

> you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact

me.

> > > >

> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

> >

>

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[Guest guest]

Hey, look at it from the point of view, Mark-you have lost 1/3 of what you

need to lose. That is great!

Re: Fw: lab

I went to the school for the blind in Muskogee Oklahoma from the years of 65

until 76 and they served all you could eat and a dessert at every meal. plus

we had any kind of snacks in the dorms and then there was the snack machines

in the snack bar. but bad eating habits can be stopped and I suppose we all

have to fight different one's. nothing worth having is going to come easy.

they say, the harder you fight for some thing worth having, the more you

appreciate it when you achieve it. I am going to find out if it is true. 74

pounds down and still about 100 to go.04to find out if this is true.

lab

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

>> > > >

>> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

>> > > >

>> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

>> is no

>> > > > indication of anemia.

>> > > >

>> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

>> studies as

>> > > well

>> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

>> potassium,

>> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

>> > > cholesterol

>> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

>> > > considered

>> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

>> cardiac

>> > > patient

>> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

>> > numbers

>> >

>> > > to

>> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

>> typically

>> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

>> > triglyceride

>> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

>> " good

>> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

>> 30, if

>> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

>> > numbers

>> > > > are somewhat elevated.

>> > > >

>> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

>> diabetic)

>> > was

>> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

>> > > >

>> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

>> > normal

>> >

>> > > is

>> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

>> who

>> > had

>> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

>> repeat

>> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

>> > > regarding

>> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

>> study

>> > as

>> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

>> > > potentially

>> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

>> your

>> > > current

>> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

>> condition.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

>> start

>> > you

>> >

>> > > on

>> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

>> > studies

>> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

>> If you

>> >

>> > > have

>> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

>> > > >

>> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

>> > > typographic

>> > > > correction.

>> > > >

>> > > > Sincerely,

>> > > >

>> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > >

>> > > >

>> >

>> >

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>> >

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>> > > intended

>> > > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution

>> or use

>> >

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[Guest guest]

Ken,

Some people just don't learn-even when somethnng bad happens. Deniel is a

terrible thing. They have also found that teenagers don't have the part of

the brain developed that makes good reasoning-and it takes even longer for

teen age boys to get that part of their brain developed than it does girls.

But, llok at me. I was an R.N. and still didn't believe I would go blind

from my diabetes. I thought I would have a heart attack and die from that.

Well, blindness happened first and then I had a heart attack and by-pass10

years later. I became a believer after the blindness, but becaue of several

family problems, I still didn't follow the diet like I should have

(depression); so even education doesn't always make one smart!

I know a lawyer who has made 6 figures and he is killing himself by not

following any diabetic diet.

Re: Fw: lab

Hello cy; regarding your daughters *knowing everthing, rather than

listening to their folks* I'm in the same situation here. In as far as

their knowing everthing, We've talked to them 'till we are almost litterly,

blue in the face. This msg doesn't touch re their eating but you touched a

nervewhen you shared your thoughts in your last msg. I know you are a man

of evangelical faith, I likewise, and kids really don't thingk of their

tomorrows but on the other hand, I didn't when I was in my early twenties.

I'm a diabetic now *class two as you are no doubt aware* And thinking

backwards, if I'd listened rather than just eat anything I wanted, I'd be

healthy now. Don't get me wrong, I'm watching my carbs, and do enjoy foo

still, but isn't it true?...mankind is generally stubborn 'til something

seriously jerks them, and we finally wake up so to speak.Just a few

thoughts today; Ken B

lab

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

> is

> no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

> > studies as > well > > as liver function studies appear to be

> > stable. Sodium, potassium, > > chloride, and calcium levels are

> > normal. > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

> cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

> > typically > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire

>

> > the triglyceride > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is

> > considered the " good > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this

> > number elevated above 30,

> if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> > numbers > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

> diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

> > who had > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and

> > schedule repeat > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do

> > additional testing > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

> study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

> your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

> condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

> start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

> If

> you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

>

> > > > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make

> > one > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

> >

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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>

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> > information is intended

> >

> > > to

> > > > be for the use of the individual named above. If you are not the

>

> > > intended > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying,

> > distribution or

> use

> >

> > > of

> > > > the contents of this information is prohibited and may be

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[Guest guest]

What? Not blizards?

Actually, it was *super* brazier burgers I liked! (grin) And still like --

but there isn't a brazier store near me and a few burgers go a long way

these days.

Mike

lab

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

is

> no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

studies

> as

> > > well

> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

potassium,

> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

> typically

> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> > triglyceride

> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

> " good

> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

30,

> if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> > numbers

> > > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

> diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

who

> > had

> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

repeat

> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional

testing

> > > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

> study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

> start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies

> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

If

> you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact

me.

> > > >

> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

> >

>

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is

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> > > > to protection under state and federal law. This information is

> > intended

> >

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> > > > be for the use of the individual named above. If you are not

the

> > > intended

> > > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution

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> use

> >

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[Guest guest]

,

What was it that made you stop doing things like that?

Cheryl.

lab

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

> testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

> is

> no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

> studies

> as

> > > well

> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

> potassium,

> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

> cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

> typically

> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> > triglyceride

> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

> " good

> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

> 30,

> if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> > numbers

> > > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

> diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

> 466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

> who

> > had

> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

> repeat

> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional

> testing

> > > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

> study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

> your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

> condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

> start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies

> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

> If

> you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact

> me.

> > > >

> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

> >

>

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> > > > to protection under state and federal law. This information is

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> >

> > > to

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> the

> > > intended

> > > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution

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> >

> > > of

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[Guest guest]

Go for it, Mark!!!

Cheryl.

lab

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

>> > > >

>> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

>> > > >

>> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

>> is no

>> > > > indication of anemia.

>> > > >

>> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

>> studies as

>> > > well

>> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

>> potassium,

>> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

>> > > cholesterol

>> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

>> > > considered

>> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

>> cardiac

>> > > patient

>> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

>> > numbers

>> >

>> > > to

>> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

>> typically

>> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

>> > triglyceride

>> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

>> " good

>> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

>> 30, if

>> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

>> > numbers

>> > > > are somewhat elevated.

>> > > >

>> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

>> diabetic)

>> > was

>> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

>> > > >

>> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

>> > normal

>> >

>> > > is

>> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

>> who

>> > had

>> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

>> repeat

>> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

>> > > regarding

>> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

>> study

>> > as

>> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

>> > > potentially

>> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

>> your

>> > > current

>> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

>> condition.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

>> start

>> > you

>> >

>> > > on

>> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

>> > studies

>> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

>> If you

>> >

>> > > have

>> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

>> > > >

>> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

>> > > typographic

>> > > > correction.

>> > > >

>> > > > Sincerely,

>> > > >

>> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > >

>> > > >

>> >

>> >

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Probablyh common sense.

Cy, the Ancient Okie...

Re: Fw: lab

,

What was it that made you stop doing things like that?

Cheryl.

lab

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

> testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings.

There

> is

> no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

> studies

> as

> > > well

> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

> potassium,

> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243,

LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is

typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

> cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these

ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

> typically

> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> > triglyceride

> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered

the

> " good

> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated

above

> 30,

> if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol.

Your

> > numbers

> > > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

> diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

> 466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on

May

> who

> > had

> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

> repeat

> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional

> testing

> > > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the

same

> study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on

inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any

of

> your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

> condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love

to

> start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle

enzyme

> > studies

> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same

medication.

> If

> you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please

contact

> me.

> > > >

> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make

one

> > > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

> >

>

>

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Hi,

I could give all manner of responses but I think the most reasonable one

would be to just say that the temptations of the Flesh are overpowering.

It is also hard to admit that we just might be vulnerable and not

omnipotent. (LOL)

I can think of no other reason why anyone with a lick of common sense

wouldl drive an old car with baldies at 100 mph down a 2 lane road and

think that he or she could drift throught the corners like Sterling

Moss.

It is not just a problem with sticking to a diet, it is everyday life.

Cy, the Ancient Okie...

Re: Fw: lab

Hello cy; regarding your daughters *knowing everthing, rather than

listening to their folks* I'm in the same situation here. In as far as

their knowing everthing, We've talked to them 'till we are almost

litterly, blue in the face. This msg doesn't touch re their eating but

you touched a nervewhen you shared your thoughts in your last msg. I

know you are a man of evangelical faith, I likewise, and kids really

don't thingk of their tomorrows but on the other hand, I didn't when I

was in my early twenties. I'm a diabetic now *class two as you are no

doubt aware* And thinking backwards, if I'd listened rather than just

eat anything I wanted, I'd be healthy now. Don't get me wrong, I'm

watching my carbs, and do enjoy foo still, but isn't it true?...mankind

is generally stubborn 'til something seriously jerks them, and we

finally wake up so to speak.Just a few thoughts today; Ken B

lab

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings.

There

> is

> no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

> > studies as > well > > as liver function studies appear to be

> > stable. Sodium, potassium, > > chloride, and calcium levels are

> > normal. > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

> cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these

ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

> > typically > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically

desire

>

> > the triglyceride > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol

is

> > considered the " good > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this

> > number elevated above 30,

> if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol.

Your

> > numbers > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

> diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

> > who had > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and

> > schedule repeat > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do

> > additional testing > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

> study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

> your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

> condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

> start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

> If

> you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact

me.

>

> > > > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to

make

> > one > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

> >

>

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A combination of comman sense-seeing that I was going to die a whole lot

younger than I wanted to and the idea that I was worth more than a donut or

bowl of ice cream!

Re: Fw: lab

,

What was it that made you stop doing things like that?

Cheryl.

lab

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

> testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

> is

> no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

> studies

> as

> > > well

> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

> potassium,

> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

> cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

> typically

> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> > triglyceride

> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

> " good

> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

> 30,

> if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> > numbers

> > > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

> diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

> 466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

> who

> > had

> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

> repeat

> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional

> testing

> > > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

> study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

> your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

> condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

> start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies

> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

> If

> you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact

> me.

> > > >

> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

> >

>

>

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Makes a lot of sense to me.

But I find it interesting that you were a nurse and *still* were on that

African river, i.e., in denial! (grin) I know another nurse whose diabetes

is well-controlled now but it's only been recently that she's truly accepted

it. I don't get it; one would think nurses would know all-too-clearly what

will happen from uncontrolled diabetes.

This is no criticism of you or anyone else; I merely express my

bewilderment!

Mike

lab

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

> testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

> is

> no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

> studies

> as

> > > well

> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

> potassium,

> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

> cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

> typically

> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> > triglyceride

> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

> " good

> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

> 30,

> if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> > numbers

> > > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

> diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

> 466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

> who

> > had

> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

> repeat

> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional

> testing

> > > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

> study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

> your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

> condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

> start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies

> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

> If

> you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact

> me.

> > > >

> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

> >

>

>

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Cy,

I fear you're probably right. What a pity that commonsense is anything but

common, particularly among teenage boys!

Cheryl.

lab

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

>> > > >

>> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

>> testing.

>> > > >

>> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings.

> There

>> is

>> no

>> > > > indication of anemia.

>> > > >

>> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

>> studies

>> as

>> > > well

>> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

>> potassium,

>> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243,

> LDL

>> > > cholesterol

>> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is

> typically

>> > > considered

>> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

>> cardiac

>> > > patient

>> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these

> ideal

>> > numbers

>> >

>> > > to

>> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

>> typically

>> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

>> > triglyceride

>> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered

> the

>> " good

>> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated

> above

>> 30,

>> if

>> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol.

> Your

>> > numbers

>> > > > are somewhat elevated.

>> > > >

>> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

>> diabetic)

>> > was

>> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

>> > > >

>> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

>

>> 466,

>> > normal

>> >

>> > > is

>> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on

> May

>> who

>> > had

>> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

>> repeat

>> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional

>> testing

>> > > regarding

>> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the

> same

>> study

>> > as

>> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on

> inflammation

>> > > potentially

>> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any

> of

>> your

>> > > current

>> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

>> condition.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love

> to

>> start

>> > you

>> >

>> > > on

>> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle

> enzyme

>> > studies

>> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same

> medication.

>> If

>> you

>> >

>> > > have

>> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please

> contact

>> me.

>> > > >

>> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make

> one

>> > > typographic

>> > > > correction.

>> > > >

>> > > > Sincerely,

>> > > >

>> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > >

>> > > >

>> >

>> >

>>

>>

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Cy,

I fear you're probably right. What a pity that commonsense is anything but

common, particularly among teenage boys!

Cheryl.

lab

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

>> > > >

>> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

>> testing.

>> > > >

>> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings.

> There

>> is

>> no

>> > > > indication of anemia.

>> > > >

>> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

>> studies

>> as

>> > > well

>> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

>> potassium,

>> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243,

> LDL

>> > > cholesterol

>> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is

> typically

>> > > considered

>> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

>> cardiac

>> > > patient

>> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these

> ideal

>> > numbers

>> >

>> > > to

>> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

>> typically

>> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

>> > triglyceride

>> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered

> the

>> " good

>> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated

> above

>> 30,

>> if

>> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol.

> Your

>> > numbers

>> > > > are somewhat elevated.

>> > > >

>> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

>> diabetic)

>> > was

>> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

>> > > >

>> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

>

>> 466,

>> > normal

>> >

>> > > is

>> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on

> May

>> who

>> > had

>> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

>> repeat

>> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional

>> testing

>> > > regarding

>> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the

> same

>> study

>> > as

>> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on

> inflammation

>> > > potentially

>> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any

> of

>> your

>> > > current

>> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

>> condition.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love

> to

>> start

>> > you

>> >

>> > > on

>> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle

> enzyme

>> > studies

>> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same

> medication.

>> If

>> you

>> >

>> > > have

>> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please

> contact

>> me.

>> > > >

>> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make

> one

>> > > typographic

>> > > > correction.

>> > > >

>> > > > Sincerely,

>> > > >

>> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > >

>> > > >

>> >

>> >

>>

>>

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Cy,

I fear you're probably right. What a pity that commonsense is anything but

common, particularly among teenage boys!

Cheryl.

lab

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

>> > > >

>> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

>> testing.

>> > > >

>> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings.

> There

>> is

>> no

>> > > > indication of anemia.

>> > > >

>> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

>> studies

>> as

>> > > well

>> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

>> potassium,

>> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243,

> LDL

>> > > cholesterol

>> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is

> typically

>> > > considered

>> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

>> cardiac

>> > > patient

>> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these

> ideal

>> > numbers

>> >

>> > > to

>> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

>> typically

>> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

>> > triglyceride

>> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered

> the

>> " good

>> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated

> above

>> 30,

>> if

>> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol.

> Your

>> > numbers

>> > > > are somewhat elevated.

>> > > >

>> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

>> diabetic)

>> > was

>> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

>> > > >

>> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

>

>> 466,

>> > normal

>> >

>> > > is

>> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on

> May

>> who

>> > had

>> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

>> repeat

>> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional

>> testing

>> > > regarding

>> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the

> same

>> study

>> > as

>> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on

> inflammation

>> > > potentially

>> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any

> of

>> your

>> > > current

>> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

>> condition.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love

> to

>> start

>> > you

>> >

>> > > on

>> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle

> enzyme

>> > studies

>> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same

> medication.

>> If

>> you

>> >

>> > > have

>> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please

> contact

>> me.

>> > > >

>> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make

> one

>> > > typographic

>> > > > correction.

>> > > >

>> > > > Sincerely,

>> > > >

>> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > >

>> > > >

>> >

>> >

>>

>>

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[Guest guest]

yes it is! 73 pounds... wow bro... good, good, good, job!

Regards,

lab

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

>> > > >

>> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

>> > > >

>> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

>> is no

>> > > > indication of anemia.

>> > > >

>> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

>> studies as

>> > > well

>> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

>> potassium,

>> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

>> > > cholesterol

>> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

>> > > considered

>> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

>> cardiac

>> > > patient

>> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

>> > numbers

>> >

>> > > to

>> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

>> typically

>> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

>> > triglyceride

>> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

>> " good

>> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

>> 30, if

>> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

>> > numbers

>> > > > are somewhat elevated.

>> > > >

>> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

>> diabetic)

>> > was

>> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

>> > > >

>> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

>> > normal

>> >

>> > > is

>> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

>> who

>> > had

>> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

>> repeat

>> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

>> > > regarding

>> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

>> study

>> > as

>> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

>> > > potentially

>> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

>> your

>> > > current

>> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

>> condition.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

>> start

>> > you

>> >

>> > > on

>> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

>> > studies

>> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

>> If you

>> >

>> > > have

>> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

>> > > >

>> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

>> > > typographic

>> > > > correction.

>> > > >

>> > > > Sincerely,

>> > > >

>> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > >

>> > > >

>> >

>> >

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>> >

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[Guest guest]

yes it is! 73 pounds... wow bro... good, good, good, job!

Regards,

lab

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

>> > > >

>> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory testing.

>> > > >

>> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

>> is no

>> > > > indication of anemia.

>> > > >

>> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

>> studies as

>> > > well

>> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

>> potassium,

>> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

>> > > cholesterol

>> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

>> > > considered

>> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

>> cardiac

>> > > patient

>> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

>> > numbers

>> >

>> > > to

>> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

>> typically

>> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

>> > triglyceride

>> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

>> " good

>> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

>> 30, if

>> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

>> > numbers

>> > > > are somewhat elevated.

>> > > >

>> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

>> diabetic)

>> > was

>> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

>> > > >

>> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of 466,

>> > normal

>> >

>> > > is

>> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

>> who

>> > had

>> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

>> repeat

>> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional testing

>> > > regarding

>> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

>> study

>> > as

>> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

>> > > potentially

>> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

>> your

>> > > current

>> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

>> condition.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

>> start

>> > you

>> >

>> > > on

>> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

>> > studies

>> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

>> If you

>> >

>> > > have

>> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact me.

>> > > >

>> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

>> > > typographic

>> > > > correction.

>> > > >

>> > > > Sincerely,

>> > > >

>> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > >

>> > > >

>> >

>> >

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[Guest guest]

I know Mike, but I was so sure I would not go blind that I did not do what

I needed to do. Immaturity was part of the problem too as well as

rebellion, I'm afraid.

Re: Fw: lab

Makes a lot of sense to me.

But I find it interesting that you were a nurse and *still* were on that

African river, i.e., in denial! (grin) I know another nurse whose diabetes

is well-controlled now but it's only been recently that she's truly accepted

it. I don't get it; one would think nurses would know all-too-clearly what

will happen from uncontrolled diabetes.

This is no criticism of you or anyone else; I merely express my

bewilderment!

Mike

lab

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

> testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

> is

> no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

> studies

> as

> > > well

> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

> potassium,

> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

> cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

> typically

> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> > triglyceride

> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

> " good

> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

> 30,

> if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> > numbers

> > > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

> diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

> 466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

> who

> > had

> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

> repeat

> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional

> testing

> > > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

> study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

> your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

> condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

> start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies

> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

> If

> you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact

> me.

> > > >

> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

> >

>

>

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> > > > to protection under state and federal law. This information is

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> >

> > > to

> > > > be for the use of the individual named above. If you are not

> the

> > > intended

> > > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution

> or

> use

> >

> > > of

> > > > the contents of this information is prohibited and may be

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[Guest guest]

I know Mike, but I was so sure I would not go blind that I did not do what

I needed to do. Immaturity was part of the problem too as well as

rebellion, I'm afraid.

Re: Fw: lab

Makes a lot of sense to me.

But I find it interesting that you were a nurse and *still* were on that

African river, i.e., in denial! (grin) I know another nurse whose diabetes

is well-controlled now but it's only been recently that she's truly accepted

it. I don't get it; one would think nurses would know all-too-clearly what

will happen from uncontrolled diabetes.

This is no criticism of you or anyone else; I merely express my

bewilderment!

Mike

lab

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

> testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

> is

> no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

> studies

> as

> > > well

> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

> potassium,

> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

> cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

> typically

> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> > triglyceride

> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

> " good

> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

> 30,

> if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> > numbers

> > > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

> diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

> 466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

> who

> > had

> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

> repeat

> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional

> testing

> > > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

> study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

> your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

> condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

> start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies

> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

> If

> you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact

> me.

> > > >

> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

> >

>

>

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

> > ----

> > > > This e-mail may contain identifiable health information that

> is

> > > subject

> > > > to protection under state and federal law. This information is

> > intended

> >

> > > to

> > > > be for the use of the individual named above. If you are not

> the

> > > intended

> > > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution

> or

> use

> >

> > > of

> > > > the contents of this information is prohibited and may be

> punishable

> > by

> > > > law. If you have received this electronic transmission in

> error,

> > please

> > > > notify us immediately by electronic mail (reply).

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[Guest guest]

I know Mike, but I was so sure I would not go blind that I did not do what

I needed to do. Immaturity was part of the problem too as well as

rebellion, I'm afraid.

Re: Fw: lab

Makes a lot of sense to me.

But I find it interesting that you were a nurse and *still* were on that

African river, i.e., in denial! (grin) I know another nurse whose diabetes

is well-controlled now but it's only been recently that she's truly accepted

it. I don't get it; one would think nurses would know all-too-clearly what

will happen from uncontrolled diabetes.

This is no criticism of you or anyone else; I merely express my

bewilderment!

Mike

lab

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

> testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

> is

> no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

> studies

> as

> > > well

> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

> potassium,

> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

> > > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

> cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

> typically

> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

> > triglyceride

> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

> " good

> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

> 30,

> if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

> > numbers

> > > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

> diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

> 466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

> who

> > had

> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

> repeat

> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional

> testing

> > > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

> study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

> your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

> condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

> start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies

> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

> If

> you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact

> me.

> > > >

> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

> > > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

> >

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi all, this is interesting. Well as I am only about two weeks into this

thing I'm afraid of eating anything lest it send me to my death. I feel

like I'm not bad at all but I know I wouldn't be here if I weren't bad

enough. I am eating as perfect a diet as I know so far but at times wonder

what kind of life is this? I have always eaten pizza and junk food, and all

of that. It's kind of hard to adjust to this meager meal stuff, but I

really am doing well, I think. What do you guys do for thanksgiving and

birthdays and stuff? Do you just ignore the holidays and not have hardly

anything? I know it is far off but I need to know this now.

Vicki Breffe

" For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring

with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. Then we who are alive and

remain

will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the

air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. " (1 Thessalonians 4:14 & 17)

lab

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings.

There

> is

> no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

> > studies as > well > > as liver function studies appear to be

> > stable. Sodium, potassium, > > chloride, and calcium levels are

> > normal. > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

> cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these

ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

> > typically > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically

desire

>

> > the triglyceride > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol

is

> > considered the " good > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this

> > number elevated above 30,

> if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol.

Your

> > numbers > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

> diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

> > who had > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and

> > schedule repeat > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do

> > additional testing > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

> study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

> your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

> condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

> start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

> If

> you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact

me.

>

> > > > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to

make

> > one > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

> >

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi all, this is interesting. Well as I am only about two weeks into this

thing I'm afraid of eating anything lest it send me to my death. I feel

like I'm not bad at all but I know I wouldn't be here if I weren't bad

enough. I am eating as perfect a diet as I know so far but at times wonder

what kind of life is this? I have always eaten pizza and junk food, and all

of that. It's kind of hard to adjust to this meager meal stuff, but I

really am doing well, I think. What do you guys do for thanksgiving and

birthdays and stuff? Do you just ignore the holidays and not have hardly

anything? I know it is far off but I need to know this now.

Vicki Breffe

" For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring

with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. Then we who are alive and

remain

will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the

air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. " (1 Thessalonians 4:14 & 17)

lab

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

> > > >

> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

testing.

> > > >

> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings.

There

> is

> no

> > > > indication of anemia.

> > > >

> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

> > studies as > well > > as liver function studies appear to be

> > stable. Sodium, potassium, > > chloride, and calcium levels are

> > normal. > >

> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

> > > cholesterol

> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

> > > considered

> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

> cardiac

> > > patient

> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these

ideal

> > numbers

> >

> > > to

> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

> > typically > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically

desire

>

> > the triglyceride > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol

is

> > considered the " good > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this

> > number elevated above 30,

> if

> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol.

Your

> > numbers > > are somewhat elevated.

> > > >

> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

> diabetic)

> > was

> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

> > > >

> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

> > > >

> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

466,

> > normal

> >

> > > is

> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

> > who had > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and

> > schedule repeat > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do

> > additional testing > regarding

> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

> study

> > as

> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

> > > potentially

> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

> your

> > > current

> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

> condition.

> > > >

> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

> start

> > you

> >

> > > on

> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

> > studies > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

> > > >

> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

> If

> you

> >

> > > have

> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact

me.

>

> > > > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to

make

> > one > typographic

> > > > correction.

> > > >

> > > > Sincerely,

> > > >

> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > >

> >

> >

>

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the

>

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[Guest guest]

:

I've got it -- the perfect analogy. Nurses (or other medical personnel,

for that matter) who have diabetes and don't take care of it are like

auto mechanics. Ever noticed that some of the crappiest-running cars in

the universe are owned by auto mechanics? AS to why this is, I'll be

darned if I know but, anecdotally, at least, I've found it to be so.

(huge grin)

Mike

> I know Mike, but I was so sure I would not go blind that I did not do what

> I needed to do. Immaturity was part of the problem too as well as

> rebellion, I'm afraid.

>

> Re: Fw: lab

>

> Makes a lot of sense to me.

>

> But I find it interesting that you were a nurse and *still* were on that

> African river, i.e., in denial! (grin) I know another nurse whose diabetes

> is well-controlled now but it's only been recently that she's truly accepted

>

> it. I don't get it; one would think nurses would know all-too-clearly what

> will happen from uncontrolled diabetes.

>

> This is no criticism of you or anyone else; I merely express my

> bewilderment!

>

> Mike

>

> lab

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

>> > > >

>> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

>> testing.

>> > > >

>> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

>> is

>> no

>> > > > indication of anemia.

>> > > >

>> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

>> studies

>> as

>> > > well

>> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

>> potassium,

>> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

>> > > cholesterol

>> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

>> > > considered

>> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

>> cardiac

>> > > patient

>> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

>> > numbers

>> >

>> > > to

>> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

>> typically

>> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

>> > triglyceride

>> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

>> " good

>> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

>> 30,

>> if

>> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

>> > numbers

>> > > > are somewhat elevated.

>> > > >

>> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

>> diabetic)

>> > was

>> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

>> > > >

>> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

>> 466,

>> > normal

>> >

>> > > is

>> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

>> who

>> > had

>> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

>> repeat

>> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional

>> testing

>> > > regarding

>> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

>> study

>> > as

>> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

>> > > potentially

>> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

>> your

>> > > current

>> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

>> condition.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

>> start

>> > you

>> >

>> > > on

>> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

>> > studies

>> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

>> If

>> you

>> >

>> > > have

>> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact

>> me.

>> > > >

>> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

>> > > typographic

>> > > > correction.

>> > > >

>> > > > Sincerely,

>> > > >

>> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > >

>> > > >

>> >

>> >

>>

>>

> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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>> is

>> > > subject

>> > > > to protection under state and federal law. This information is

>> > intended

>> >

>> > > to

>> > > > be for the use of the individual named above. If you are not

>> the

>> > > intended

>> > > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution

>> or

>> use

>> >

>> > > of

>> > > > the contents of this information is prohibited and may be

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>> > by

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>> error,

>> > please

>> > > > notify us immediately by electronic mail (reply).

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[Guest guest]

:

I've got it -- the perfect analogy. Nurses (or other medical personnel,

for that matter) who have diabetes and don't take care of it are like

auto mechanics. Ever noticed that some of the crappiest-running cars in

the universe are owned by auto mechanics? AS to why this is, I'll be

darned if I know but, anecdotally, at least, I've found it to be so.

(huge grin)

Mike

> I know Mike, but I was so sure I would not go blind that I did not do what

> I needed to do. Immaturity was part of the problem too as well as

> rebellion, I'm afraid.

>

> Re: Fw: lab

>

> Makes a lot of sense to me.

>

> But I find it interesting that you were a nurse and *still* were on that

> African river, i.e., in denial! (grin) I know another nurse whose diabetes

> is well-controlled now but it's only been recently that she's truly accepted

>

> it. I don't get it; one would think nurses would know all-too-clearly what

> will happen from uncontrolled diabetes.

>

> This is no criticism of you or anyone else; I merely express my

> bewilderment!

>

> Mike

>

> lab

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

>> > > >

>> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

>> testing.

>> > > >

>> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

>> is

>> no

>> > > > indication of anemia.

>> > > >

>> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

>> studies

>> as

>> > > well

>> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

>> potassium,

>> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

>> > > cholesterol

>> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

>> > > considered

>> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

>> cardiac

>> > > patient

>> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

>> > numbers

>> >

>> > > to

>> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

>> typically

>> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

>> > triglyceride

>> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

>> " good

>> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

>> 30,

>> if

>> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

>> > numbers

>> > > > are somewhat elevated.

>> > > >

>> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

>> diabetic)

>> > was

>> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

>> > > >

>> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

>> 466,

>> > normal

>> >

>> > > is

>> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

>> who

>> > had

>> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

>> repeat

>> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional

>> testing

>> > > regarding

>> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

>> study

>> > as

>> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

>> > > potentially

>> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

>> your

>> > > current

>> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

>> condition.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

>> start

>> > you

>> >

>> > > on

>> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

>> > studies

>> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

>> If

>> you

>> >

>> > > have

>> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact

>> me.

>> > > >

>> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

>> > > typographic

>> > > > correction.

>> > > >

>> > > > Sincerely,

>> > > >

>> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > >

>> > > >

>> >

>> >

>>

>>

> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

>> > ----

>> > > > This e-mail may contain identifiable health information that

>> is

>> > > subject

>> > > > to protection under state and federal law. This information is

>> > intended

>> >

>> > > to

>> > > > be for the use of the individual named above. If you are not

>> the

>> > > intended

>> > > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution

>> or

>> use

>> >

>> > > of

>> > > > the contents of this information is prohibited and may be

>> punishable

>> > by

>> > > > law. If you have received this electronic transmission in

>> error,

>> > please

>> > > > notify us immediately by electronic mail (reply).

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > >

[Guest guest]

:

I've got it -- the perfect analogy. Nurses (or other medical personnel,

for that matter) who have diabetes and don't take care of it are like

auto mechanics. Ever noticed that some of the crappiest-running cars in

the universe are owned by auto mechanics? AS to why this is, I'll be

darned if I know but, anecdotally, at least, I've found it to be so.

(huge grin)

Mike

> I know Mike, but I was so sure I would not go blind that I did not do what

> I needed to do. Immaturity was part of the problem too as well as

> rebellion, I'm afraid.

>

> Re: Fw: lab

>

> Makes a lot of sense to me.

>

> But I find it interesting that you were a nurse and *still* were on that

> African river, i.e., in denial! (grin) I know another nurse whose diabetes

> is well-controlled now but it's only been recently that she's truly accepted

>

> it. I don't get it; one would think nurses would know all-too-clearly what

> will happen from uncontrolled diabetes.

>

> This is no criticism of you or anyone else; I merely express my

> bewilderment!

>

> Mike

>

> lab

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

>> > > >

>> > > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

>> testing.

>> > > >

>> > > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings. There

>> is

>> no

>> > > > indication of anemia.

>> > > >

>> > > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

>> studies

>> as

>> > > well

>> > > > as liver function studies appear to be stable. Sodium,

>> potassium,

>> > > > chloride, and calcium levels are normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

>> > > cholesterol

>> > > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

>> > > considered

>> > > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

>> cardiac

>> > > patient

>> > > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these ideal

>> > numbers

>> >

>> > > to

>> > > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

>> typically

>> > > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically desire the

>> > triglyceride

>> > > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol is considered the

>> " good

>> > > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this number elevated above

>> 30,

>> if

>> > > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol. Your

>> > numbers

>> > > > are somewhat elevated.

>> > > >

>> > > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

>> diabetic)

>> > was

>> > > > 6.5. This is excellent!

>> > > >

>> > > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

>> > > >

>> > > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

>> 466,

>> > normal

>> >

>> > > is

>> > > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

>> who

>> > had

>> > > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and schedule

>> repeat

>> > > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do additional

>> testing

>> > > regarding

>> > > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

>> study

>> > as

>> > > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

>> > > potentially

>> > > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

>> your

>> > > current

>> > > > medications that would be contributing to this present

>> condition.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

>> start

>> > you

>> >

>> > > on

>> > > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

>> > studies

>> > > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

>> > > >

>> > > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

>> If

>> you

>> >

>> > > have

>> > > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact

>> me.

>> > > >

>> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to make one

>> > > typographic

>> > > > correction.

>> > > >

>> > > > Sincerely,

>> > > >

>> > > > Mark Wellington D.O.

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > >

>> > > >

>> >

>> >

>>

>>

> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

>> > ----

>> > > > This e-mail may contain identifiable health information that

>> is

>> > > subject

>> > > > to protection under state and federal law. This information is

>> > intended

>> >

>> > > to

>> > > > be for the use of the individual named above. If you are not

>> the

>> > > intended

>> > > > recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution

>> or

>> use

>> >

>> > > of

>> > > > the contents of this information is prohibited and may be

>> punishable

>> > by

>> > > > law. If you have received this electronic transmission in

>> error,

>> > please

>> > > > notify us immediately by electronic mail (reply).

>> > > >

>> > > >

>> > > >

[Guest guest]

Vicki:

To begin with, some of us use insulin, some take oral medication and a

few of us control diabetes with diet alone. Likewise, some of us (due to

our body chemistry and the history of our disease as in whether we're

Type 1 or Type 2, whether we're overweight or not and what our

triglycerides, cholesterol and blood pressure are) have more restricted

diets than do some of the rest of us. Therefore, the complex answer is

that there is no one answer to your question which fits all of us. I,

for instance, am not under either sodium or fat restriction as excesses

of either were not responsible for my diabetes; also, although every one

of us could stand to lose weight, I'm fairly husky with fair muscle mass

(I lifted weights when young) so I get a hefty 2200 calories per day --

a food intake level that my Significant Other couldn't eat and lose

weight on.

Having listed all the caveats -- the usual " I am not a lawyer " stuff --

there *is* a common denominator which all of us that have good control

keep as our religion: we count carbs. Our diets prescribe how many grams

of carbohydrate we should have in a day and at each meal and snack.

Those who are on flexible insulin regimens can vary this some and can

add extra insulin for extra carbohydrate they may eat at a meal or

snack. But one always pays the piper and so that extra carbohydrate may

well end up as unwanted fat even if one takes enough insulin to keep the

blood glucose from heading for orbit.

You are, I suspect, on a diabetes oral medication or your doctor is

attempting to control your diabetes with diet alone (a few people can

manage this but quite a few cannot). So you'll have to count the grams

of carb quite strictly. This isn't as bad as it sounds; there are good

tables of processed and nonprocessed foods that give the grams of carbs

per serving. But watch the serving size; often, it's smaller than we

think. We Americans tend to eat far more than we need to.

If you encounter the old diabetic exchange system, one " exchange "

amounts to 15 grams of carbohydrate. Eventually, you get a feel for

portion sizes.

I'm on a fixed insulin regimen twice a day. So what would *I* do about

Thanksgiving Dinner? Well, I'd stuff myself on turkey (no carbs there),

have a fairly decent helping of dressing, a mouthful or two of mashed

potatoes (carbs can mount up quite fast in dressing and mashed potatoes

and the latter also can raise your glucose level faster, believe it or

not, than table sugar) and skip the cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.

Depending upon what my bG reading was later, I might have a small slice

of pie for a snack.

Those who take fast-acting insulin with meals can figure the approximate

grams of carbs they'll stuff themselves with and adjust their insulin

dose accordingly. They then can stuff themselves. But even they have to

count carbs and ought not get in the habit of stuffing themselves as

this will make them fat as it does everyone else. (grin)

So what does all this mean? It means that you are not stuck with boring

food. What you *are* stuck with is MAKING CHOICES; you can't just eat

without thinking. And if food was a central part of your life, you might

want to cultivate some other interests so you are not constantly

thinking about what you're missing and feeling deprived. Eventually, as

you feel better, if you stick with it, some of the " junk food " won't

seem nearly as appetizing as it once did and you'll wonder how you ever

were enamered of it.

HTH!

Mike

> Hi all, this is interesting. Well as I am only about two weeks into this

> thing I'm afraid of eating anything lest it send me to my death. I feel

> like I'm not bad at all but I know I wouldn't be here if I weren't bad

> enough. I am eating as perfect a diet as I know so far but at times wonder

> what kind of life is this? I have always eaten pizza and junk food, and all

> of that. It's kind of hard to adjust to this meager meal stuff, but I

> really am doing well, I think. What do you guys do for thanksgiving and

> birthdays and stuff? Do you just ignore the holidays and not have hardly

> anything? I know it is far off but I need to know this now.

> Vicki Breffe

> " For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring

> with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. Then we who are alive and

> remain

> will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the

> air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. " (1 Thessalonians 4:14 & 17)

> lab

>>> > >

>>> > >

>>> > > Dear Mr. Ruth,

>>> > >

>>> > > I have recently received the result of your laboratory

> testing.

>>> > >

>>> > > Complete blood count currently reveals normal findings.

> There

>> is

>> no

>>> > > indication of anemia.

>>> > >

>>> > > Chemistry shows a glucose of 127, which is stable.Kidney

>>> studies as > well > > as liver function studies appear to be

>>> stable. Sodium, potassium, > > chloride, and calcium levels are

>>> normal. > >

>>> > > Total cholesterol level is 257, triglyceride level 243, LDL

>>> > cholesterol

>>> > > 168, HDL cholesterol 40.Total normal cholesterol is typically

>>> > considered

>>> > > less than 180, with LDL less than 130. For a diabetic or

>> cardiac

>>> > patient

>>> > > we desired to have the LDL less than 100. We desire these

> ideal

>>> numbers

>>>

>>> > to

>>> > > help reduce the risk of heart attack and/or stroke. LDL is

>>> typically > > considered the " bad cholesterol " . We typically

> desire

>>

>>> the triglyceride > > level to be less than 180. HDL cholesterol

> is

>>> considered the " good > > cholesterol " , and we prefer to have this

>>> number elevated above 30,

>> if

>>> > > possible. Exercise tends to improve the HDL cholesterol.

> Your

>>> numbers > > are somewhat elevated.

>>> > >

>>> > > Hemoglobin A1C (average sugar) (good control < 6.5 for a

>> diabetic)

>>> was

>>> > > 6.5. This is excellent!

>>> > >

>>> > > Urinalysis appears to be entirely normal.

>>> > >

>>> > > Muscle enzyme studies are again elevated with the level of

> 466,

>>> normal

>>>

>>> > is

>>> > > typically less than 232. Your previous study performed on May

>>> who had > > returned to normal. Please contact my office and

>>> schedule repeat > > evaluation within one week, So we can also do

>>> additional testing > regarding

>>> > > the muscle enzyme elevation. We will need reperform the same

>> study

>>> as

>>> > > well as checking a sedimentation rate to check on inflammation

>>> > potentially

>>> > > occurring within the muscle itself. I'm not aware of any of

>> your

>>> > current

>>> > > medications that would be contributing to this present

>> condition.

>>> > >

>>> > > Please watch your cholesterol diet closely. I would love to

>> start

>>> you

>>>

>>> > on

>>> > > a cholesterol-lowering medication, but with your muscle enzyme

>>> studies > > elevated. We certainly would not want to do this.

>>> > >

>>> > > Please otherwise continue all of your other same medication.

>> If

>> you

>>>

>>> > have

>>> > > further questions, difficulties, or problems, please contact

> me.

>>

>>>> > > > I apologize that this is a duplicate letter I had to

> make

>>> one > typographic

>>> > > correction.

>>> > >

>>> > > Sincerely,

>>> > >

>>> > > Mark Wellington D.O.

>>> > >

>>> > >

>>> > >

>>> >

>>> > >

>>>

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