This is a follow up from yesterday's request for information. These are the results of the blood test I had earlier this week. My diabetic nurse says I am at risk and should be on statins. I have been on a HFLC diet for 7 months. My BMI has fallen from 28.7 to 23.8 and my HBA1c from 53 to 40 in this period. Should I be worried about these cholesterol levels, please?
Its probably a good idea if I attach the results.
Here they are:
CHOLESTEROL
Serum cholesterol level 5.5 mmol/L [3.6 - 5.0]
Above high reference limit
COMMENT Lipid modification in NICE CG181 is based on CVD risk rather
than solely on cholesterol results. Statins are recommended for
patients with cardiovascular disease, and in those with CVD risk
> or = to 10% at 10 years. A reduction > 40% from baseline
non-HDL-cholesterol should be achieved.
HDLC
Serum HDL cholesterol level 1.55 mmol/L [> 1.0]
Serum cholesterol level 5.5 mmol/L [3.6 - 5.0]
Above high reference limit
Serum cholesterol/HDL ratio 3.5
Serum non high density lipoprotein cholesterol level 4.0 mmol/L
COMMENT Lipid modification in NICE CG181 is based on CVD risk rather
than solely on cholesterol results. Statins are recommended for
patients with cardiovascular disease, and in those with CVD risk
> or = to 10% at 10 years. A reduction > 40% from baseline
non-HDL-cholesterol should be achieved.