Blood Test Results

[debodun]

Got the results of yesterday's tests. CBC, chemistries, thyroid and lipid profile. All withing normal ranges except:

HDL cholesterol: 38 (low)
LDL cholesterol: 109 (high)
Glucose: 115 (and that was fasting for over 12 hours). My A1C was 5.6, though.

 

[PamfromTx]

Blood glucose levels vary, depending on a person’s health status and whether they have eaten. People without diabetes typically have between 72–140 milligrams of glucose per 1 deciliter of blood.

 

[Pepper]

It's the A1C that really counts, and deb's is good @pamelasmithwick

 

[PamfromTx]

It's the A1C that really counts, and deb's is good @pamelasmithwick

Yes, it is good!!!

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

Very happy for you Deb. Treat yourself to something good today to celebrate.

 

[debodun]

Blood glucose levels vary, depending on a person’s health status and whether they have eaten. People without diabetes typically have between 72–140 milligrams of glucose per 1 deciliter of blood.

The lab report listed what it considers "normal" and it's 70 - 100 and my A1C is borderline. (see screen shot)

 

[debodun]

The cardiologist did not call me, so he must feel all the values are acceptable. I've always had low HDL and borderline high LDL, so did my mom. It may be a family thing. That's why she and all her brothers had cardio issues. Apparently exercise doesn't help me with the HDL after all the work I did this summer cleaning up around the house. I am wondering if I should call my PCP about the glucose. The cardiologist was amazed that I had lost 20 pound since I was there last year. I knew I lost some. I told him that if I could keep losing 20 pounds a year, in 10 years I'll be down to what I should be. He laughed.

 

[debodun]

I sent an email to my PCP and asked about the glucose. This was her reply (edited to remove personal info):

 

[Aunt Marg]

I sent an email to my PCP and asked about the glucose. This was her reply (edited to remove personal info):

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I would encourage you to watch your sugar intake (as in reduce), because anytime ones fasting glucose is elevated, that's the beginning signs of insulin resistance.

You're one step away from becoming a diabetic.

 

[debodun]

Runs in the family - both sides, so I wouldn't be surprised in the future I become a full-fledged Type 2. Having 27 sweet teeth doesn't help.

 

[Aunt Marg]

Runs in the family - both sides, so I wouldn't be surprised in the future I become a full-fledged Type 2. Having 27 sweet teeth doesn't help.

Now is the time to rein those sweet-teeth of yours in.

 

[debodun]

My mom had trouble regulating her glucose. If she didn't take her medicine, it would be 300. If she took the medicine, it would knock it down so low she would go into shock.

 

[Butterfly]

My doc would be having a fit about the cholesterol levels. Have they ever suggested a statin?

 

[debodun]

My doc would be having a fit about the cholesterol levels. Have they ever suggested a statin?

Nope.