Low Carb & Heart Problems

[lucylocket61]

Hi Lucylocker61. That is exactly what I have done. And changed my cooking oil to virgin Olive Oil. I have an annual blood test. After my last one the doctor called me as the cholesterol was so high, even though I am on the maximum of drugs to reduce this. So .... as I have not been asked to have another test since this (6 months ago) I am going to ask them to do another on the basis that they were concerned at the last one.

I am never actually given the reading, so I am going to ask for those too.

the breakdown of the reading is very important. My surgery only offers the test once a year, with no breakdown, so I am saving up for a private test as soon as i can. I think there are ones I can get over the internet? I woud ask for your reading asap. Mine was recorded as high, but turned out to be 5.6

 

[Zas2809]

Thankyou i will

 

[Bluetit1802]

Thankyou i will

Ask for a print out of your last tests and even the ones before that. You are entitled to these and can ask the receptionist for them. If you are in England you can ask if your surgery puts test results on-line as most of them do, and how to register for this. Meanwhile, the print outs will reveal lots of interesting stuff you never knew! It is important both for you and also for your husband. Basic blood tests normally include glucose levels, cholesterol, the lipid breakdown (very important), liver and kidney functions, and full blood counts. It would be very useful to have all this information before you see your doctor, same goes for your husband. If you don't understand them, we can help you.

 

[Zas2809]

Ask for a print out of your last tests and even the ones before that. You are entitled to these and can ask the receptionist for them. If you are in England you can ask if your surgery puts test results on-line as most of them do, and how to register for this. Meanwhile, the print outs will reveal lots of interesting stuff you never knew! It is important both for you and also for your husband. Basic blood tests normally include glucose levels, cholesterol, the lipid breakdown (very important), liver and kidney functions, and full blood counts. It would be very useful to have all this information before you see your doctor, same goes for your husband. If you don't understand them, we can help you.

I will definately see to that this week. Thankyou

 

[Oldvatr]

May I suggest a look at the work of Dr Aseem Maholtra, who is an eminent UK heart specialist. He is an advocate of an LC diet called the Pioppi diet which is similar to LCHF, but not keto, so does not require the High Fat intake, This is the diet I am using, and it is a cross between the Mediterranean Diet and LCHF,

I too have a blocked cartoid artery (and only half a brain as a result) and also had a mild heart attack event after my strokes, so I was worried about high fat diets too. I personally use medium fat, and an LC level just above that required for ketosis, but I also use intermittent fasting to do the fat burning by short excursions into keto mode,

I am happy with the new research that demonstrates that using saturated fat is not the evil it used to be looked upon, and I am encouraged that my cholesterol levels improved when I was doing full LCHF last year. My weight and waistline have also reduced significantly, and I have had some regeneration of beta cells and my insulin response has improved too, My oral meds have been reduced by 75% and my bgl control is good and stable

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-...ger-dr-aseem-malhotra-reveals-secrets-worlds/

 

[Zas2809]

May I suggest a look at the work of Dr Aseem Maholtra, who is an eminent UK heart specialist. He is an advocate of an LC diet called the Pioppi diet which is similar to LCHF, but not keto, so does not require the High Fat intake, This is the diet I am using, and it is a cross between the Mediterranean Diet and LCHF,

I too have a blocked cartoid artery (and only half a brain as a result) and also had a mild heart attack event after my strokes, so I was worried about high fat diets too. I personally use medium fat, and an LC level just above that required for ketosis, but I also use intermittent fasting to do the fat burning by short excursions into keto mode,

I am happy with the new research that demonstrates that using saturated fat is not the evil it used to be looked upon, and I am encouraged that my cholesterol levels improved when I was doing full LCHF last year. My weight and waistline have also reduced significantly, and I have had some regeneration of beta cells and my insulin response has improved too, My oral meds have been reduced by 75% and my bgl control is good and stable

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-...ger-dr-aseem-malhotra-reveals-secrets-worlds/

Thankyou so much for your reply. I most certainly will look up Dr Aseem Maholtra's. So glad to hear you have things under control now.

My waistline is improving already hahaha.