Blood results back from the doctors

[Richt]

Below is my cholesterol levels from March 2004 and October 2006

2004 in Blue
2006 in Red
Recomended level in Green


Total Cholesterol 4.9 4.9 Less than 5

Total Cholesterol / HDL 4.9 3.1 Less than 4

TGS (whatever that means) 1.9 0.96 Less than 1.5

Hopefully that means something to you all (I mean the hdl and tgs stuff). I am thinking that we may have different terms in the UK.

But all is very good. Excellent ammunition for me to fight the "atkins doubters" with.

[Jasmain]

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Very nice Rich!

[ladyinred]

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Maybe TGS is triglycerides? If so, those are very, very bad. But not yours......lovely blood Richt!!

[jimmie 48]

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Cholesterol and triglyceride tests are blood tests that measure the total amount of fatty substances (cholesterol and triglycerides) in the blood.
Cholesterol travels through the blood attached to a protein. This cholesterol-protein package is called a lipoprotein. Lipoprotein analysis (lipoprotein profile or lipid profile) measures blood levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides

• Cholesterol. The body uses cholesterol to help build cells and produce hormones. Too much cholesterol in the blood can build up along the inside of the artery walls, forming what is known as plaque. Large amounts of plaque increase your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
• HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol helps remove fat from the body by binding with it in the bloodstream and carrying it back to the liver for disposal. It is sometimes called “good” cholesterol. A high level of HDL cholesterol may lower your chances of developing heart disease or stroke.
• LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol carries mostly fat and only a small amount of protein from the liver to other parts of the body. It is sometimes called "bad cholesterol." A high LDL cholesterol level may increase your chances of developing heart disease.
• VLDL: (very low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol contains very little protein. The main purpose of VLDL is to distribute the triglyceride produced by your liver. A high VLDL cholesterol level can cause the buildup of cholesterol in your arteries and increases your risk of heart disease and stroke.
• Triglycerides are a type of fat the body uses to store energy. Only small amounts are found in the blood. Having a high triglyceride level along with a high LDL cholesterol may increase your chances of having heart disease more than having only a high LDL cholesterol level.

[2big4mysize]

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looks great Rich

the only number you don't have is your LDL. your HDL is now 150 % of your 2 yrs ago number which is a great improvement. the value is 1.58 now and was 1 when you started.
your LDL should be using the formula TC = HDL + LDL+ 1/5 Triglyverides 3.52 on 04 and 3.12 now which is a nice improvement too.
here are the values from a UK GP site

Normal cholesterol levels are from 3.5 to 6.5 mmol per litre, but ideally levels should be 5.0 mmol per litre or below, since the distribution in the population probably covers an unhealthy population.

Broadly, the ideal levels for the various cholesterol measurements are:

Total cholesterol less than or equal to 5mmol/L

Cholesterol:HDL ratio less than or equal to 4

LDL cholesterol less than or equal to 3mmol/L

HDL cholesterol greater than or equal to 1mmol/L

how did your doc feel you were doing?

[Richt]

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The doc was quite happy. But he is a "pro" low carber anyway.

[sallyseachange]

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Great bloodwork Rich.... just in time for the halloween vampires! Be careful on the 31st... you'll be quite a catch!

[Waterbabe_Helena]

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The doc was quite happy. But he is a "pro" low carber anyway.

Well lucky you! There are four docs in my practise, and I've seen em all, and they are ALL against low carbing. One of them is obese himself, with a great fat belly overhanging his belt. I asked him a year ago if he had ever found anything that works and he said: "Cabbage soup. It works, but it's disgusting and nobody can stay on it."

[dreamof145]

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Healthy and Happy!!! Atkins sure pays off. Congratulations!

[Lady_Hawke]

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excellent blood work Rich!

[sillygirl]

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Below is my cholesterol levels from March 2004 and October 2006

2004 in Blue
2006 in Red
Recomended level in Green


Total Cholesterol 4.9 4.9 Less than 5

Total Cholesterol / HDL 4.9 3.1 Less than 4

TGS (whatever that means) 1.9 0.96 Less than 1.5

Hopefully that means something to you all (I mean the hdl and tgs stuff). I am thinking that we may have different terms in the UK.

But all is very good. Excellent ammunition for me to fight the "atkins doubters" with.

Gosh Rich, sorry I didn't find this when you posted it. Great job! You are a healthier you!

[cathyjobob]

Re: Blood results back from the doctors

Below is my cholesterol levels from March 2004 and October 2006

2004 in Blue
2006 in Red
Recomended level in Green


Total Cholesterol 4.9 4.9 Less than 5

Total Cholesterol / HDL 4.9 3.1 Less than 4

TGS (whatever that means) 1.9 0.96 Less than 1.5

Hopefully that means something to you all (I mean the hdl and tgs stuff). I am thinking that we may have different terms in the UK.

But all is very good. Excellent ammunition for me to fight the "atkins doubters" with.

WooHoo!

[Richt]

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And apparently Atkins is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

[cathyjobob]

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And apparently Atkins is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

Okaaaayyyy...???...Not quite the response I was expecting...Why the sudden change of heart?...OH! Yeah, and ....give back that ribbon!

LOL

[Kent]

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How were #'s for gout? Were they also conclusively lower?