Dr. recommended Lipitor or Zocor, and a mild blood pressure med, even tho cholesterol and blood pressure are normal. Says studies now show that diabetics should have lower limits than non-diabetic. Says studies show cholesterol meds can coat the blood vessels and prevent heart and stroke issues, even if cholesterol readings are normal. Says mild dose of blood pressure meds also will help prevent issues with blockages in the kidneys. Also recommended 81mg aspirin every other day. No heart issues ever, 58 yr old man on insulin, Humalog and Lantis, not controlled to normal levels. Normal A1c, and normal liver enzyme levels.
Is this a new treatment philosophy?
The "uncontrolled" is the drastic swings in his readings, but it’s true, his A1C stays below normal. The Dr.’s can’t explain it either. That’s why they worry about organ damage in the future, so far his organs are ok. As for the answer telling me to "ask a Doctor, well, that’s what we’ve done, we wanted some diabetics first hand experience, thank you.
