Ka-Mon
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Childish people who start childish arguments. KNOW-ALLS who claim they can help people to control their Diabetes without knowing their medical back ground.
BLINKERED people who think their way is the ONLY way.
Eating LOADS of SAT FATS. I HATE SAT FATS.
Did I mention I dislike KNOW-ALLS.
People desperate for attention and recognition.
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Sanober said:Donnellysdogs - I've just checked my readings for my last checkup in April at the Diabetologist.
(measured in mmol/L)
Chol 4.30 Range <5.00
Triglycerides 0.80 Range <2.30
HDL Chol 1.46 Range >100
LDL Chol (no result, just blank and no range shown either)
Chol/HDL ratio 2.9 (no range)
I have not a clue which of these is the most important ones to keep under control to be honest. Your guidance is appreciated.
This is what I remember from reading on the internet last year, hope I remember it correctly.
HDL = Good colestrol
LDL = Bad colestrol
LDL should be lower than HDL
If I remember rightly, "total colestrol" is HDL + LDL, so in your case:
Total colestrol 4.3 - (HDL) 1.46 = 2.84.
If I remember correctly and got my figures right, you in a high risk of developing cardiovascular disease and probably why your GP asked you to consider going on statins.
There are those who can lower the HDL by dieting but (apparently) there are those who are unable to because their body produces too much LDL and need meds to correct it.
I think best thing for you is to ask your GP to explain the HDL-LDL ratio and the risk factors before you decide one way or another.