Yes, so did I and so did "most of us".

I (guess) that the Diabetes part takes center stage and even the doctors tend to (lessen the seriousness) of the others but in fact it is probably those other conditions that "kill most of us".

They all lead to deterioration of our Cardio Vascular System and 80% of us will die from Heart Disease or Stroke (with congestive heart failure being the one that is far more "diabetes" induced compared to be being caused by Hypertension which takes down Diabetics and non-diabetics alike).

Typically if we get our blood sugar under control through lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, weight loss) the rest of the bunch improve along with it.

But in the case of Triglycerides, if they do remain "high" then that actually is a "cue" that you ARE eating too much fat.

(if your bad cholesterol stays high that means you are eating too much of the "wrong fat" - some saturated fats and trans fats (which we should try to avoid completely)

@A DiabetesTeam Member if you were prescribed the Crestor and have opted not to take it you should really inform your Doc who will be expecting to see the results of the prescription.

They can't "make you" and if you are simply afraid of the drug there may be other options.

Although less effective there is "prescription grade" Omega 3 supplements that can help with triglyceride levels or if you really wanted to kill two birds with one stone you could go the rather "drastic at this point" route of considering a Basil Insulin dose once in the evening.

That would deal with blood sugar and triglycerides - has practically no side effects (especially the human (non-synthetic) insulins like NPH) save possible irritation at the injection site - yes, "drastic", but high triglycerides can end up killing you and it would be a lot more painful then some muscle irritation before the end.

Do talk to your Doc, there is always some alternative - it just may not be as effective is the primary choices.

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Not sure about the Tryglycerides, but my cholesterol is 1 when tested, my next appointment I'll ask about the Tryglycerides

I got type 2 diabetes at 25 and blood pressure at 40. The cholesterol was excellent at 40 but he gave me pills because of heart history. At 55 I had a heart attack I didnt know about and a month later had a triple by pass; another month a drainage and 2 weeks after a pericardio window. Sugars; cholesterol and blood pressure were perfect before the heart attack. I have been active all my life working in a hospital kitchen pushing 750 lb food trucks etc and did an hour of aerobics after work every night and days off. Diabetes is a sneaky disease. Blessings and good health to everyone.

I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome back in 2002,high everything!.That's apparently gone.Now have metabolic acidosis,but have stopped all meds dealing with cholesterol,Metformin,and greatly lessened BP.Only back on BP cos kidney ,and deranged blood!Intend to stop BP meds asap