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05/04/09 01:27 PM

"1) What is "PCP"? 2) What is the normal count of "testosterone"? 3) If my "T-count" is out of range should I be concerned? Thanks Nanashi."
Asked By: nanashi  
Category: Men's Issues

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I'm 80-YO, T-2 diabetic since 2001, taking Actos-15mg, Lovastatin-40mg and Lisinopril-10mg, walking every day for about 30 minutes, quarterly A1C is 6.5, weekly B/S average (self management) is 129-135, height is 5.6 and weight is 150#.

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05/06/09 04:12 PM

Hello Nanashi: I apologize for the abbrev. "PCP", actually a reference to your '(P)personal (C)care (P)physician or general physician.' Glad to hear of your dynamite 'self-management routine and successes. Several hormones functions are influenced by aging. ie. thyroid, growth and sex hormones, counter-regulatory hormones, as well as any lingering insulin functions. I personally think this is your normal if the 'T'-count reflects the 'testosterone' measure and you are not referencing the thyroid functions referred to a T-hormones. I would conclude; Weight is good, A1C great(meets all the recommendations, ADA, AADE....) Activity level, how is the HDL? Just a reminder, check you feet daily, keep up the good work and continue the LEAD BY EXAMPLE!!! Regards Sue
Answered By: Susan Throop
Accreditations: RD, CDE, MA
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