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Diabetic Review Today

Well done @JohnEGreen Fantastic HbA1c.

I also wouldn't worry about your cholesterol. As mentioned above, did you fast for the test? If not, this may explain the high Trigs as they are affected by what we have recently eaten, especially if we had fats. Most surgeries tell us not to fast as it isn't necessary for an HbA1c, but it is necessary for a correct triglyceride result.
 
No I didn't fast for the test as it was in the late morning and the surgery had not requested me to do so maybe that did as you said affect the outcome.
 
Great A1c and BP.

Total serum cholesterol doesn't matter. HDL and TG do. TG should be under 1.7. If you can take long walks, eat LCHF. To raise HDL, eating eggs works for some people.
 
lindisfel said:
Great Hba1c and blood pressure John.
I wouldn't worry too much about your cholesterol and would ask to have it done again in a month, the results don't seem right for a low carber like yourself.
I would have a fast for 12 hours before its done.
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Derek
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Excellent Derek!!

I recon John's lipid panel is not totally reflective of his other substantially improved metabolic markers.


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berylc said:
I've been asked when I can go back to a 'normal' diet, even by my husband. To me now LCHF is a way of life. Just like a puppy isn't just for Christmas, the LCHF is my lifestyle choice. :)
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A puppy may not just for Christmas, but like LCHF, it can grow on you and be an enjoyable and healthgiving habit. I wouldn't give up my birthday puppy for the world! Same for LCHF.
 
Brilliant result @JohnEGreen - well done! All your hard work has paid off and you should be very proud of yourself. Good luck with the Dr and I'm sure he'll be able to find a solution to the kidney problem. Big hugs x
 
Thanks again all for your positive and encouraging comments. I think that the cholesterol results though not too bad can do with improvement and maybe a little less saturated fats will help though I do like cheese. As the kidney problem is at stage two and so not considered chronic as yet there is time to deal with it and will see what doc has to say about it .

I am very happy with the results in fact over the moon and am never going back to high carbs again. and we have a puppy well not actually a puppy as she is a couple of years old so she will do..

Viva LCHF. :)
 
CollieBoy said:
A puppy may not just for Christmas, but like LCHF, it can grow on you and be an enjoyable and healthgiving habit. I wouldn't give up my birthday puppy for the world! Same for LCHF.
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I now love my LCHF diet, loved it from day 1 in fact. I have a very low carb diet most days, under 20 carbs approx. At the moment tucking into a plate of spiralized courgette and carrot 'spaghetti' flash fried in olive oil, garlic and a touch of salt, along with a few prawns. No idea of these carbs as I can't find my carb counter book at the moment!
 
Well done.

If you believe Malcolm Kendrick, which I tend to, then cholesterol has very little to do with anything. Even HDL=good, LDL=bad is too simplistic. There is no doubt a very low cholesterol is very bad for you. Most doctors won't see it this way, but I would just ignore your cholesterol reading and stay LCHF - it is clearly working brilliantly for you.
 
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