Good news from my doctor, mostly

Six months ago, I was diagnosed with prediabetic glucose levels, and I adjusted my diet and started exercising more to try to bring my levels back down to normal. Since then, I’ve lost 10-12 pounds and shed nearly 2 inches off my waistline. I had my followup visit on Monday, and according to the test results, my glucose levels are back to normal. It worked! Which, according to my doctor, means I can resume eating some of the more sugary or carbohydrate-rich foods I’ve been avoiding, at least in moderation, as long as I keep exercising and keep my weight down. Which means it’s time to go out and buy some cookies! The less good news is that my LDL cholesterol is still a bit high, though slightly down, and my triglyceride levels are significantly up, though still in the “borderline high” range. I suspect it may be related to the fact that I’ve been eating more cheese these past six months, since fats and proteins help keep blood glucose in check, and since I’ve been avoiding some of my…