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sugarmog

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What is a good cholesterol level for Type 2 diabetics. My most recent was 4.1, (however the receptionist couldn't give me the breakdown of good and bad) . I know that my overall level is fine for non diabetics but is is it OK for diabetics.
 
Hi Sugarmog you only get a breakdown if you have had a fasting blood test for a lipid panel not just cholesterol which is the total of the lipids. If your blood test was fasting phone back and ask for the breakdown :thumbup:

4.1 sounds pretty good to me and I wouldnt be at all worried by it, but I am not a doctor :D
 
The target numbers are:

HDL: 1 mmol/l or above for men; 1.2mmol/l or above for women.

LDL: below 2 mmol/l

Triglycerides: equal to or below 1.7mmol/l

Total cholesterol: below 4 mmol/l
 
Thanks for the info. It was a fasting test, but apparently I had not fasted long enough. I thought it was 8hrs but the nurse said it should have been 12. So maybe I would have been below 4 if I had fasted longer. Is there any suggestion that high cholesterol levels in the blood can directly affect the bodies ability to metabolise glucose?
 
4.1 is great. Wish I could get mine there. I can only get mine to 5.6. Runs in the family though. Everyone barring none have high cholestrol on my father's side. So I should be pleased with your score. :)

Helena
 
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