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Statins more than double the risk of type 2 diabetes, US scientists reveal

Nothing at all high from what you have posted. Your doctor seems to be going off the total, which according to the powers that be should be under 4 for diabetics. But we all know the total is meaningless without knowing the full breakdown. HDL, LDL, Triglycerides.
 
bulkbiker said:
Depends completely on what ratio that is..
Did you get full lipid panel with Total , HDL, LDL and triglycerides?
If so you want to look at the triglyceride/HDL ratio that is supposed to be the important one.
Total of 5.2 is fine by the way in as much as the total "means" anything..
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I have four results:
Serum HDL (44p5) 1.47 mmol
Serum cholesterol level (XE2eD) 5.2
Serum cholesterol/HDL (XaEUq) 3.5
Serum high density lipoprotein cholesterol level (XabE1) 3.7

And that's it.
 
Dexterdobe said:
I have four results:
Serum HDL (44p5) 1.47 mmol
Serum cholesterol level (XE2eD) 5.2
Serum cholesterol/HDL (XaEUq) 3.5
Serum high density lipoprotein cholesterol level (XabE1) 3.7

And that's it.
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Unfortunately thats not enough to really see what's going on.
 
Bluetit1802 said:
Nothing at all high from what you have posted. Your doctor seems to be going off the total, which according to the powers that be should be under 4 for diabetics. But we all know the total is meaningless without knowing the full breakdown. HDL, LDL, Triglycerides.
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My HBA1c is 41 which rather begs the question whether the guidelines for diabetics should still be applied.
 
Dexterdobe said:
What else do I need please and I'll ask my doctor.
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You need a full lipid panel which will give you total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and Triglycerides.
You should have fasted for 12-14 hours before the blood is taken (whatever your doctor of nurse may say) otherwise the results will be less meaningful.
 
bulkbiker said:
You need a full lipid panel which will give you total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and Triglycerides.
You should have fasted for 12-14 hours before the blood is taken (whatever your doctor of nurse may say) otherwise the results will be less meaningful.
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Many thanks. I'll ask my doctor next week. I don't think it's unreasonable for me to want to base my decision on statins on morre complete results.
 
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