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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 m tn is nine weeks definitive? Is my low cholesterol a factor in my testing window?
Avatar f tn Consequently, the cholesterol molecules (which can’t be dissolved in the blood) will accumulate on the walls of blood vessels. The continuous accumulation of the cholesterol on blood walls will lead to atherosclerosis and plaque formation. As you can see, the higher the level of LDL, the faster will be the process of atherosclerosis. However, some people might have high readings of both LDL and HDL, so the process would not happen quickly. This is the role of HDL/LDL ratio.
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.
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 m tn I'm a 37 year old and I just had a complete blood workup done a week ago due to ongoing muscle and joint pain I've been experiencing for quite a while. The blood work was essentially normal except for slightly elevated triglycerides and cholesterol, but what really stood out was that my B12 level was elevated at 1299. I believe the normal range is 200-900.
Avatar n tn My cholesterol went through the roof! My Dr. wants to retest in 6 months to see if the Levo brings it down. I'm so happy he has a "wait and see" attitude on this one. I've also had the A1C test. It checks how the sugar proteins are bound to the red blood cells. Since red blood cells live about 4 months, it gives an idea if you have had high blood sugar for the last 4 months.
Avatar f tn GP has not done blood testing had many blood rtests in May for the anklyosing spondilities but he is not bothered with that, he is more interested in the blood pressure readings, tody all l do is sleep and throat is so achy
248167 tn?1220363690 The only MS tests I know of are not blood tests. Blood tests specific for other autoimmune diseases can be done to rule out MS, but they are not routine blood tests. You would have to go to a doctor with your specific concerns to get the tests ordered. Usually, a MRI of the brain and sometimes the spine is done to look for lesions (scarred areas) in the brain that would be found in MS. EMG (muscle test) is also done and sometimes a lumbar puncture (LP) which is a spinal tap.
1174225 tn?1269628721 Persons with LDL cholesterol pattern A have large, buoyant LDL cholesterol particles. Individuals with pattern A are more likely to have normal blood levels of LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. Pattern A is usually not associated with an increased likelihood of atherosclerosis. Persons with LDL cholesterol pattern B have predominantly small and dense LDL cholesterol particles.
Avatar f tn A lipid profile, which includes values for total cholesterol, as well as individual values for LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides, another lipid in the blood, requires you to fast. LDL levels cannot be measured from the blood directly. Instead, a mathematical equation called the Friedewald equation, is used to calculate LDL levels using values for total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
Avatar f tn Have you had antibody testing, c-peptide and insulin levels testing? This would be interesting to know, as possibly you are type 1 not type 2. For insulin, bottom line is, you need to normalize blood sugars. When this cannot be done with oral meds and diet (seriously look into strict low carb eating if you are not already) and exercise (exercise decreases insulin resistance), and keeping weight on target, then it is time to add insulin.
Avatar f tn Ended up in the Hospital for a week, with the clots, etc.. I was tested for blood clotting disorders and have been on blood thinners since Sept. Hospital reading first came back positive for Lupus Anticoagulant, then said it was a false positive. Protein C & S still testing low, but I do not know what that means exactly. Any reason one would just develope unexplained blood clots? Any relation of blood clots to the Graves?
Avatar n tn A high blood cholesterol level increases your risk of coronary artery disease. Lower cholesterol is usually better — but not always. Some research suggests that low levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol may be associated with an increased risk of certain types of cancer. Other studies associate a low total cholesterol level with depression and anxiety, perhaps because low cholesterol may reduce levels of the brain chemical serotonin.
Avatar f tn My husband has been to the doctor's for blood work a few times over the last couple of years for cholesterol with very high numbers, which medication never made better and results would be Gout. Recently, on the urgency of his mother and myself, we begged him to request blood work for Thyroid after determining all his other symptoms pointed that direction. Results, Triglycerides=2000, Cholesterol=640, THS=300 (yes this correct).
976897 tn?1379167602 Wow, after eating all that chocolate at xmas my cholesterol was 150, just in the limits. Thyroid is fine and trigs fine too. I'm surprised that eating lots of full fat cheese and drinking lots of full fat milk didn't make any difference.
Avatar n tn Everythiing else in the complete blood work was normal, except for elevated Cholesterol. Tracking my Cholesterol back to 1999, it was normal when TSH was 1.6. Every year since then it deviates in sync with my TSH, which is steadily rising, except for 2003 when it dipped to 1.8 with a corresponding Cholesterol dip. Current doctor indicated the Lab levels are within range and wants to treat Cholesterol with Simvastatin.
Avatar f tn For some insight the liver not only manufactures and secretes LDL cholesterol into the blood; it also removes LDL cholesterol from the blood. A high number of active LDL receptors on the liver surfaces is associated with the rapid removal of LDL cholesterol from the blood and low blood LDL cholesterol levels. A deficiency of LDL receptors is associated with high LDL cholesterol blood levels.
Avatar f tn So will ask her to do these remaining tests then post results here(since last test weeks ago shes been eating stuff to increase blood count incase of anamia or this cant afford to keep testing again and again losing alot of blood as it is no periods).