Blood Test Results

Got my blood test results today and they're all looking good. HbA1c started at 6.6, down 3 months later to 5.8 - on diet and exercise. Doctor is well pleased with my results. I've been low carbing and in the past two months have introduced some fats eg 10% Greek yoghurt (occasionally), full fat cheese, but my cholesterol although still very good is slightly higher than it was 2 months ago. I don't want to see this continuing to rise so I think low carb and low fat is the way forward for me.

Will sticking to low fat foods help to lower the LDL cholesterol and help raise the HDL levels? The LDL level is good, but I do need to improve on the HDL level. It's a juggling act trying to get everything right and keeping the sugars low. :roll:

Hi Louise,
Thanks for the info re the course. Unfortunately I'm not in Belfast either - nor on facebook. :|
When I get some energy Bertie I'll have a look around. Everything is a struggle at the moment.

cugila said:

nirishdaisy said:

Will sticking to low fat foods help to lower the LDL cholesterol and help raise the HDL levels? The LDL level is good, but I do need to improve on the HDL level. It's a juggling act trying to get everything right and keeping the sugars low. :roll:

Click to expand...

Yes it will, although there are others who will no doubt tell you fats don't matter.......in my case and I think in yours from what I have read it does......medical reasons.

Here's how I succeeded in getting all my Lipid Levels etc back in line........following the advice here, however I also take certain meds as well.

http://www.bpassoc.org.uk/BloodPressure ... pyourheart

Click to expand...

Thank you so much cugila. I never thought of looking at a blood pressure site - since my blood pressure is the only thing about me that is normal lol. Will have a good look around that site, but it certainly helps with the fats. One more question though - I like to do sautéed leeks, courgettes and onions or shallots. Sticking to low carb we don't eat any bread so don't use butter - what is best to use on the occasion that I do need to cook the veg? - got to have a bit of flavour from somewhere. :|

Phoenix - unfortunately fibre and fruit and I don't get on very well. Been down that route and it just doesn't agree with me.

An update - for the past 2 months my weight loss has been a painfully slow 1lb a week. I really was getting discouraged. This week following the same low carb plan, but eating low fat I have lost 3lbs. To say I'm delighted would be an understatement. So surely in the long run this should also help my cholesterol levels.