Good luck with the doctor. I think a lot of it can be changed by diet and exercise, but that is only my opinion and I am not a doctor or nurse. Just some of the reports and studies I have read and people that I have talked to about their dietary changes and their blood work changes afterwards.
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2007 Jamis Ventura Comp
2006 Jamis Explorer 2.0
2000 Specialized Hardrock (bought used)
Swim, Bike, Run and sounds like fun