I too had many health issues am on a diet. I have auto-immune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, asthma, arthritis, and hypercholesteremia. I was told by my doctor to do a low-carb diet. I am on prednisone, water pills, blood pressure pills, urso for my liver and various vitamins and minerals. I started on Atkins in June 2005 and have lost 73 lbs. now, with only 16 more to go. I feel much better now, am not as short of breath, and my blood sugars and blood pressure are now normal. For years I didn't try to lose weight because some doctors told me it would be impossible on prednisone, but they were wrong. Good luck and don't let the health problems stop you from getting in better shape.
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