My latest results - mixed bag

[lovinglife]

Just been to clinic for my results

HbA1c - 6.4 down from 7.8 WHEY!!!
weight loss brilliant - 1 st 5lb since last weighed in September
BP 138/76 - up slightly but still ok - expected as have had a very very stressful time last few days
liver,thyroid etc ok
kidneys - a tiny amount of protein - no concern from db nurse and GP
BUT my chol has shot up from 4.5 to 5.5!!! :shock:
apparently my surgery don't do split chol because they don't do fasting tests so have no idea on my ratio :?

need to get that down! - db nurse has given me a couple of days to decide whether I want to try diet or go onto some medication - I would value peoples opinions on this and if I do it by diet is there anything I could add to my diet that may help? - at the moment I eat to my meter about 130g carb per day and try to eat low fat where possible but do admit my hubby can be a bit heavy handed at times :evil:

All in all I am very happy with my results - especially my bgs

 

[ebony321]

i'm no cholesterol epert and wouldnt even have a clue what mine is so i won't try that one but well done for your results and weight loss keep it up wahey!

 

[Romola]

How do they measure your triglycerides if you don't do a fasting test?

I had the idea that these were quite important, as if they are out of kilter if can be indicative of poorly controlled diabetes.

Mind you, it sounds as if your is very well controlled. Well done

 

[lovinglife]

Thank you both for your replies

I know the chol test is very frustrating for me and I am going to ask my GP why I can't have a fasting test - if for whatever reason I can't get one may see if I can get one privately - apart from this my surgery is fantastic so not a reason for me to move elsewhere - just a little anoying :evil:

Have decided to try with diet for a while and see if I can get my number down - but I need some ideas so please if your read this anyone and you can help please do