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Avatar f tn my cholesterol triglycerides is high. its 524 without fasting. i am low on ferritin and vit d. please help. is it cancer ?
Avatar n tn In fasting for a Cholesterol test, what happens when blood sugar gets too low? Will 2 or 3 glucotablets ruin the test? My doctor insists on at least 3 hours fast before the blood test, if my glucose level is too low to drive safely it's a waste anyway. Does anyone have the answer? (I won't do an overnight fast, had problems at the lab last time with low blood sugar - my husband was driving - thank goodness).
Avatar n tn At the clinic where the blood is drawn they said he is the only doctor who requests a non-fasting cholesterol test. I thought maybe there is something new out there but I can't seem to find it. My cardiologist is mostly interested in the triglycerides so there's my dilemna.
Avatar m tn Also, 30 mins of exercise a day will have a drastic affect on their blood pressure. I would mostly be concerned about the high blood sugar.
Avatar f tn Because of this, most physicians recommend fasting for a period of at least 12 hours before a fasting cholesterol test. Alcohol can increase your triglyceride levels significantly, so abstain from alcohol for at least 24 hours before a fasting cholesterol test.
Avatar n tn I assume your mother had her blood work done after overnight fasting and before she ingested food or liquids onther than water. If that is true and her: (in your words) "Glucose is 180." she could have diabetes. Her next step should be to see her doctor about both the high cholesterol and the elevated glucose levels.
Avatar f tn scoob0255 -- how long before the blood test was the burger? Cholesterol and triglyceride testing is supposed to be fasting blood work, meaning that you shouldn't eat anything (not even coffee) within 8 hours of the test. If you weren't fasting when you had the blood work, you should ask your doctor to repeat it.
Avatar n tn Hi, I think the HDLC is your HDL cholesterol(high density lipoprotein cholesterol). This is the "good cholesterol" in your body. Depending on your gender, there are optimal levels. For women optimal levels are often above 50, and for men above 40.
Avatar n tn But did a fasting panel last week (complete metabolic, etc.) the fasting glucose came back at 72, which is about range my fasting # has been last decade.. 1. In the ER, on the blood work noticed something called Troponin, is that an eznyme they look at to determine if heart problem occured?,,,My number was <0.04 2.
Avatar f tn Hello~I am not a doctor or lab technician, so I really can not give you a clear answer on this. However, I am wondering if this test was "fasting" or "non-fasting" If fasting, the glucose looks a wee bit high to me, not much, but higher than most doctors like it to be if you are fasting, the desired levels are under 100.
Avatar m tn My doctor just started me on Tricor and my blood sugar levels have gone up as well. Prior to being on Tricor, my fasting blood sugar has always been between 89 and 101. Now they range from 119 to 125. Any thoughts on alternative medications to lower high tryglicerides?
Avatar n tn I have blood pressure of 140/100 last month and with salt restriction it has come down to 120/88 ,now i have found out that i have fasting blood glucose 174 post food is 300 , fasting lipid pofile .cholestrerol 304 hdl 36 triglyceride 734..i also have a fat around my waist ..so i was thinking i have metatbolic syndrome or do i have anything else ????.Is it possible for me to exercise and change my diet and reduce my glucose nad cholesterol at this stage without medication.
Avatar f tn I recently had blood work done, these are the results for my cholesterol I do not understand them and the effect of each level: I am 53, female and very overweight, I have mild/ moderate aortic valve stenosis and other health issues, do these levels mean I am diabetic? do they effect my heart?
Avatar n tn HLD 59, LDL 72 and Triglycerides of 68. My annual physical is coming up in the next few weeks. I do occasionaly (once or twice a month, usually while I'm at rest) have minor chest pains. Should I request a fasting lipid test to better understand my risks for heart disease? Are there other tests I should ask for as part of my annual physical to reduce my conderns of heart problems?
Avatar f tn My wife is not a diabetic and during her annual physical her primary PCP performs a fasting battery of blood tests that include cholesterol AND glucose screening. I would suggest that you tell your PCO that diabetes run in your family and you want to be tested. If your PCP refuses to authorize the test maybe you should think of getting a new PCP.
6410823 tn?1381066669 9 and my total cholesterol was 298. I took a blood test 2 months after going on a diet and my cholesterol went down to 234 but my A1c went up to 7.3; now it is 6.2 (A1c). You really need to consult with your doctor and you may also need to lose some weight. I hope you get a dietician to help you after you see your doctor, please keep me updated.
7998970 tn?1435183202 I'm about to go get blood work for all the tests & things they need to check, are we not supposed to eat before we do it, I mean I know you're not supposed to but I didn't know if it was different or mattered for pregnant women?
Avatar n tn Doctor have been advising parents to get their children tested for high cholesterol at age 10, but now they are thinking as early as age 8. Was it a fasting blood work? That could make a difference. Good news is chocolate especially dark chocolate raises HDL along with Omega 3. Buy omega 3 eggs and salmon is very good at raising HDL.