cholesterol

I recently had my 3rd diabetic review. I must admit i was feeling apprehensive. I was diagnosed last December with a HbA1c of 62. That went down to 47 (pre diabetic level) in Feb following a LCHF diet and in May it was down to 41 (non diabetic level). 6 months into my new way of eating I had...

Okay, I am having a total up and down experience AGAIN for what must be the fourth time. I've shed 37 lbs from 233 lbs at a high, and did get as low as 186 lbs but slid back up to 196 this month - work stress. I have not been taking my diabetes or thyroid medication properly or regularly - not...

Experts Say High Cholesterol Does Not Cause Heart Disease Not sure if this has been cited elsewhere: https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/experts-say-high-cholesterol-does-not-cause-heart-disease-595056/ Major quote from the expert reviewers: “in our analysis of three major reviews, that claim...

I picked up my latest lipid results today, TC 5.1 HDL 1.57 TC/HDL 3.2 Trigs 0.7 LDL 3.21 I was really happy, especially with the trigs. However, there was a note from the GP, 'please discuss'. Apparently not happy with the TC! I don't think I need his input on this one.

I have just had my first annual diabetes review with the nurse. I haven't got my HbA1c result back yet, but I have results for the other blood tests taken. All are within normal levels but the Serum Lipid Levels test result is classed as borderline, and results are as follows: Serum cholesterol...

Edited to addNovember results to these as my HDL has gone up an therefore my total but ldl has come down a smidge! Three months ago at my annual Diabetic Review - in May 2018 - the majority of it was spent on what I was made to feel was my major failure - my total cholesterol score of 13.7...

Like many others here, for me having diabetes T2 meant cutting down on the carbohydrates and going on a LCHF diet. So, cut the carbs, plenty of protein and plenty of fat. No problem, it has gone well for me, except for one thing. Perhaps as a result of that LCHF diet my cholesterol, which has...

Hi, After 3 months of reducing carbs (moderate carb) and adding fats (not high fat), I have seen that my Total Cholesterol and LDL has gone up slightky, should the numbers below be if any concern? And yes HBa1c down from 54 to 40 Total Cholesterol. 5.32 / 205.9 Triglycerides 1.03...

Hello, i am a 35 year old type 1 diabetic who was diagnosed at 11 years old. Hba1C's have been poor in the past but over the last 3 years have been much better, today's review saw a 42, best yet but would like to just dip into the 38/39 range for my next one so the hard work continues :)...

There does seem to have been a few questions on cholesterol levels today so I have posted this presentation to help newer members to understand a little more about the whole spiky issue of what we may have been led to beleive about cholesterol, its roles, dietary cholesterol and lipids in...

Hello everyone! I'm a new member here..thought I'd give it a try and join the family lol! So...I have been living with T1D for over 15 years and I'm now 23. Over the last two years I have started to notice that once in a while (maybe 2-3+ times a month) I randomly start to slur in my speech...

I was diagnosed type 2 in January 2015 and admit to having been in denial since. I am obese, rarely remember to take my metformin but my diet is pretty good, just a bit excessive. My blood results took a turn for the worse this time so it gave me a bit of a wake up call. My husbands blood...

@Troubled1 mentioned to me on a previous post a few weeks ago the following three day protocol as something that could be considered to try and lower high bad cholesterol just before a cholesterol test see: http://cholesterolcode.com/extreme-cholesterol-drop-experiment/ As I had very high...

I was diagnosed as a Type 1 in July last year. I have been doing so well and have brought my Hba1c down from 127 at diagnosis to 44 in November. However, I visited my GP on Monday for my routine check up and foot check, all good but they told me I needed a blood test to check my Cholesterol...

JANUARY 2018 Serum cholesterol level 9.8 mmol/L Serum HDL cholesterol level 3.7 mmol/L Serum triglyceride levels 0.9 mmol/L [< 2.3] Serum cholesterol/HDL ratio 2.6 Serum LDL cholesterol level 5.7 mmol/L JULY 2017 Serum cholesterol level 5.5 mmol/L Serum HDL cholesterol level 2.6 mmol/L Serum...

I have dropped in and out of here over the last four years as there is good advice to be had across the forums. Reason why I am posting is that the penny finally dropped for me that getting rid of excess WEIGHT is the magic bullet. Briefly, I was diagnosed with Pre-diabetes way back in 2003...

I was diagnosed as being prediabetic a year ago and have made changes to my diet and lifestyle over the last year. I adopted a low carb, high fat diet and exercised a lot more - although I was already fit and within the normal BMI. I did lose 8.5 kg of weight - but put back on 2 kg after friends...

Do Statins Raise Odds for Type 2 Diabetes? Maybe, but heart benefits likely outweigh any potential risk from the drugs, experts say Listen By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins may lower your risk of...

Hello out there, I have recently been confirmed pre-diabetic, my grandfather and father also had/have the full condition. I need to lose some weight, I am currently 17 stone and 6 foot and would like to lose 2 to 3 stone. In searching for a 'balanced' diet that doesn't have an adverse affect...

I spoke to the GP today to get my full results from my 2nd set of bloods taken last week, to say I am pleased is an understatement. Previous results from Feb 2017 HB1aC - 92 Cholesterol - 6.8 Liver function - all ok Kidney function - all ok Latest results HB1aC - 34 Cholesterol - 3.6 Liver...