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Follow up on my blood test numbers
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Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:05:19 -0500
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So I've been eating a very low to zero carb, moderate protein, whatever fat diet.  As I mentioned my doc liked my health.  But he tried to call me back in to discuss my cholesterol numbers -- and I asked to see the report before I'd agree to come see him.

Just got the report in today's mail.  Here are the actual numbers (reference ranges in parentheses)

Total Cholesterol: 229 (100-199)
HDL: 113 (greater than 39)
LDL (calculated): 107 (0-99)
VLDL (calculated): 9 (5-40)
Triglycerides: 46 (0-149)

Um, I'm not going in.  Two numbers stand out.  My calculated VLDL is 9 (a simple formula of one fifth of triglycerides) and they want you over 5 and under 40.  And I think I'm in range for triglycerides.

He just looked at total cholesterol and calculated LDL and flagged me.

Not worried.

Jim

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