October
23rd
2007
Medical test results - bleh. =/
So last night I fasted and this morning I went in for a quick blood test. 6 minutes later I had the results. This was for cholesterol and diabetes.
- TC: 255 (should be under 200)
- HDL: 38 (should be above 40)
- TRG: 302 (should be below 160)
- LDL: 157 (should be below 130)
- non-HDL: 217
- TC/HDL: 6.8% (should be below 4%)
- GLU: 123 (should be below 120, 126 = Diabetes)
So, in short, these are bad results. Some of the cholesterol is genetic, but the diabetes is almost purely weight and diet. He sent a referral to a dietitian, along with my test results - the dietitian will be covered by my medical insurance.
Today I bought a Polar F11 heart rate monitor; this evening I swam - I maintained the top range of my target heart rate for 29 minutes. Then I sat in the hot tub, then I sauna'd. Now I'm drinking water and actually feeling tired. Tomorrow I'll make an appointment with the dietitian.
The bad diet, the lack of exercise, it all stops here and now; or I seriously will be facing some serious complications in a few years. This was a real wake-up call, and the danger is simply far too close to continue on this way. If I want to live, I have to fix this.
The fixing has already begun.
Wish these had been better results, Lisa. :( I have no doubt, though, that you can’ beat all of that & get back to where you need to be. Much success and luck to you, my friend…
Don’t be too hard on yourself, you have responded in a positive way that will improve your overall health and well-being.
I thought you might be interested to know that I’ve been controlling my blood sugar levels by careful eating for over two years now. i never feel as if I’m depriving myself and It’s facinating to observe how what I eat affects my body
it’s also great when my doctor praises me for doing so well on my own!
*grins* I’m definitely looking forward to the praise; and that’s great! I didn’t know you were doing that; thank you for sharing. It’s a relief that you can do this, and not feel starving constantly as well. =)
But I’m sure there’s something in a shade of grey…
Something in between…
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