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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Get a calcium score test. If your triglycerides are low, it offers a protection against high levels. I have genetic high cholesterol and my calcium score was 0 meaning none of it was sticking to my arterial walls[/quote]

Good advice.

You seem like you may be increased risk for diabetes since nobody with your lifestyle should have high glucose. So, I’d also try to delay the statin as long as you can since those can trigger diabetes.

[b]Maybe also try a continuous glucose monitor[/b] to learn what foods are spiking yours. Maybe you actually need more fat and protein with your carbs.[/quote]
I was going to suggest this, too. I know it’s the “I’m above fad diets” received wisdom that all fruits and vegetables and whole grains are always good, but certain foods spike some people’s blood sugar. [/quote]

As estrogen drops in perimenopause, insulin resistance tends to increase. Foods I did fine with previously started to become more of an issue, especially in combination. A CGM took the guess work out. [b]A brisk walk for 15 minutes after meals and getting more sleep also helped.[/b] I lowered fasting glucose from 99 down to around 80 in a matter of months. OP, next time you get bloodwork, get fasting insulin checked, optimal is under 5 to avoid issues. Building muscle is also helpful, it is like a sink for glucose in the blood, so, the more the better.

https://happyhormonesforlife.com/insulin-resistance/

The links between insulin resistance and things like mood disorders, some cancers and Alzheimer's were super motivating to me to make changes. What I had thought was "healthy" for me needed adjusting. My hair had been thinning and became thicker and I lost skin tags, that was visible proof of progress before new bloodwork.

This book has a lot of actionable advice. For the male readers, insulin resistance is often linked to ED, so motivation for you, too.

Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease--and How to Fight It

A scientist reveals the groundbreaking evidence linking many major diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease, to a common root cause—insulin resistance—and shares an easy, effective plan to reverse and prevent it.

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This was my experience, too. Walking in the evenings worked much better for me (losing weight-wise and not having bad snacks at night-wise) than earlier in the day; and going to bed an hour earlier, too.[/quote]

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