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Originally Posted by Michael 61
Depending on what your conditions, chronic issues are, yes!
I’m in my early 60s, and have take several meds for various conditions (high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, chronic inflammation, etc) since my 30s.
Doctors have never really discussed lifestyle changes with me, but have always been quick to prescribe meds to “mask” the symptoms.
I started researching my various conditions a few years back. I began to focus on diet (get rid of sugars, seed oils, processed foods, high-carb foods), began a focused exercise routine, brought weight down to a BMI of 22.5.
Today, is a red-letter day. I was told to get off my final med, as all my numbers are in very good to excellent range. No longer pre-diabetic. Cholesterol excellent. Blood pressure in very good range. Inflammation eliminated. Lots of energy, sleeping great. How many people in their early 60s can claim this!
I’m posting this as an encouragement to many out there that feel they will be on these meds for life. There is a way off for some. I realize that everyone’s situation is different, and some need to stay on their meds. But for others, there is a way off, through being laser-focused on diet/exercise/weight.
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Good for you most can’t do that.
At 73 my BMI is now 24.1 and problem with blood tests 1 point above high cholesterol number (100). Which I changed my eating habit see if it lowers on its own, I’ve never been extreme over weight most at most 15 to 20 pounds from my height 72 inches.
My gold was not get on any of so called preventative prescribed medication drugs. IMO you have to weight the possible side effects vs problem, prescription drugs really don’t solve the problem but controls some vs lifestyle changes.
Lifestyle changes are too hard for most at any age and especially when older and over weight. It’s never too late to start but damage may already been done even though on paper it looks good?
In Florida I’d be careful on hot humid days when sun high exercising.