Blood work results - 1 year update
Sarahb29
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Hi everyone,
I am very much a data person as some as you know, and want to share my one years progress update with everyone. I apologize for the formatting, I had it all nicely tabbed out in word and it doesn't look like that's reflecting in my post.
All results are fasting results. From May until October 2015 I was not following any sort of diet, I was eating carbs and low fat foods like everyone else in my household and my weight slowly crept up into the 300s until I decided to do something about it. Once I had a job I was able to buy my own full fat foods and I started immediately in October 2015. My doctor warned me I was pre-diabetic and put me on metformin as a precaution, but I never did take it. I was determined to control as much as I could with diet.
I'm hoping these encourage some of those that are looking into this WOE. For those that don't know, I follow a keto diet which is very low carb, high fat and moderate protein. I don’t do any exercise other than walking 10-15 minutes to my bus stop and back on my way home, so if you can’t exercise, if you’re immobile, have an injury or you just don’t want to, just know this will still work for you, it will just be a slower progress.
I'm going to share everything I’ve been sent so far so please review and pick away. I’m glad my Triglycerides are down but I’m a bit concerned about my LDL being so high. I do know that LDL breaks down into either large, fluffy particles (good) and dense particles (LDL-pattern B - bad) but it doesn’t look like my tests break that down. More info on that can be found here: http://www.drsinatra.com/what-kind-of-cholesterol-testing-is-best/
Visit summary from 05/06/15
Your Vitals were
BP - 120/78 mmHg
Pulse - 76
Resp - 16
Ht - 1.702 m (5' 7")
Wt - 135.081 kg (297 lb 12.8 oz)
BMI - 46.63 kg/m2
Breastfeeding? - No
Smoking Status - Never Smoker
estimated body mass index is 46.63 kg/(m^2) as calculated from a height of 1.702 m (5' 7") as of this encounter and a weight of 135.081 kg (297 lb 12.8 oz) as of this encounter.
Visit summary from 09/26/16:
Your Vitals were
BP - 124/80 mmHg
Pulse - 87
Temp(Src) - 36.7 °C (98 °F) (Temporal)
Resp - 12
Ht - 1.708 m (5' 7.25")
Wt - 116.574 kg (257 lb)
BMI - 39.96 kg/m2
SpO2 - 97%
Breastfeeding? - No
Smoking Status - Never Smoker
estimated body mass index is 39.96 kg/(m^2) as calculated from a height of 1.708 m (5' 7.25") as of this encounter and a weight of 116.574 kg (257 lb) as of this encounter.
Blood work results:
LIPID PANEL - 05/06/15
Component Your Value Standard Range
Cholesterol 160 mg/dL 0 - 199 mg/dL
HDL Cholesterol 39.0 mg/dL 40.0 - 59.0 mg/dL
Triglycerides 110 mg/dL 0 - 149 mg/dL
LDL, Calculated 99 mg/dL 0 - 99 mg/dL
LIPID PANEL – 09/29/16
Component Your Value Standard Range
Cholesterol 189 mg/dL 0 - 199 mg/dL
HDL Cholesterol 39.0 mg/dL 40.0 - 59.0 mg/dL
Triglycerides 89 mg/dL 0 - 149 mg/dL
LDL, Calculated 132 mg/dL 0 - 99 mg/dL
Optimal: <100 mg/dL
Near or above Optimal: 100 - 129 mg/dL
Borderline High: 130 - 159 mg/dL
High: 160 - 189 mg/dL
Very High: >190 mg/dL
Glyco Hgb – Details – 05/06/15
Component Your Value Standard Range
Hemoglobin A1C 6.0 % 4.0 - 5.6 %
Glyco Hgb – Details – 09/29/16
Component Your Value Standard Range
Hemoglobin A1C 5.2 % 4.0 - 5.6 %
A1c values of 5.7-6.4% indicate an increased risk for diabetes mellitus.
A1c values of greater than or equal to 6.5% are diagnostic of diabetes mellitus.
The ADA recommends A1c values of less than 7% as the goal for diabetic therapy.
Estimated Average Glucose 103 mg/dL <=153 mg/dL
The ADA considers an Estimated Average Glucose (eAG) result of LT 154
mg/dL to be the goal of diabetic therapy. Estimated Average Glucose is
calculated from hemoglobin A1c by use of the ADA recommended formula.
CBC NO DIFFERENTIAL – Details - 05/06/15
Component Your Value Standard Range
WBC 11.0 K/uL 3.8 - 11.0 K/uL
RBC: 5.13 M/uL 3.70 - 5.10 M/uL
Hgb 12.5 g/dL 11.3 - 15.5 g/dL
Hct, Final 39.1 % 34.0 - 46.0 %
MCV 76.3 fL 80.0 - 100.0 fL
MCH 24.4 pg 27.0 - 34.0 pg
MCHC 31.9 g/dL 32.0 - 35.5 g/dL
RDW-CV 15.3 % 11.0 - 15.5 %
Platelet Count 420 K/uL 150 - 400 K/uL
CBC NO DIFFERENTIAL – Details – 09/29/16
Component Your Value Standard Range
WBC 9.2 K/uL 3.8 - 11.0 K/uL
RBC: 5.23 M/uL 3.70 - 5.10 M/uL
Hgb 13.0 g/dL 11.3 - 15.5 g/dL
Hct, Final 41.3 % 34.0 - 46.0 %
MCV 78.9 fL 80.0 - 100.0 fL
MCH 24.9 pg 2 7.0 - 34.0 pg
MCHC 31.6 g/dL 32.0 - 35.5 g/dL
RDW-CV 14.8 % 11.0 - 15.5 %
Platelet Count 339 K/uL 150 - 400 K/uL
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel – Details - 05/06/15
Component Your Value Standard Range
NA 136 mmol/L 135 - 145 mmol/L
K 4.6 mmol/L 3.5 - 5.3 mmol/L
Chloride 102 mmol/L 99 - 109 mmol/L
Carbon dioxide 27 mmol/L 23 - 32 mmol/L
Calcium 9.2 mg/dL 8.5 - 10.2 mg/dL
ANION GAP 7 mmol/L 5 - 16 mmol/L
ALBUMIN 4.4 g/dL 3.5 - 5.0 g/dL
BUN 11 mg/dL 8 - 25 mg/dL
Creatinine 0.65 mg/dL 0.50 - 1.00 mg/dL
GLUCOSE 101 mg/dL 65 - 140 mg/dL
Glucose Reference Range:
Glucose, Fasting:65-99 mg/dL
Glucose, Random: 65-140 mg/dL
Total protein 7.8 g/dL 6.1 - 8.4 g/dL
GLOBULIN 3.4 g/dL 2.0 - 4.0 g/dL
Albumin/Globulin ratio 1.3 Ratio 0.7 - 2.2 Ratio
ALK PHOS 100 U/L 35 - 115 U/L
ALT (SGPT) (REF) 19 U/L 10 - 65 U/L
AST (SGOT) (REF) 16 U/L 10 - 45 U/L
BILIRUBIN TOTAL 0.5 mg/dL 0.1 - 1.5 mg/dL
Estimated GFR >60 mL/min/1.73m2 >=61 mL/min/1.73m2
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel – Details – 09/29/16
Component Your Value Standard Range
NA 138 mmol/L 135 - 145 mmol/L
K 4.5 mmol/L 3.5 - 5.3 mmol/L
Chloride 104 mmol/L 99 - 109 mmol/L
Carbon dioxide 26 mmol/L 23 - 32 mmol/L
Calcium 9.1 mg/dL 8.5 - 10.2 mg/dL
ANION GAP 8 mmol/L 5 - 16 mmol/L
ALBUMIN 4.2 g/dL 3.5 - 5.0 g/dL
BUN 13 mg/dL 8 - 25 mg/dL
Creatinine 0.54 mg/dL 0.50 - 1.00 mg/dL
GLUCOSE 85 mg/dL 65 - 140 mg/dL
Glucose Reference Range:
Glucose, Fasting:65-99 mg/dL
Glucose, Random: 65-140 mg/dL
Total protein 7.1 g/dL 6.1 - 8.4 g/dL
GLOBULIN 2.9 g/dL 2.0 - 4.0 g/dL
Albumin/Globulin ratio 1.4 Ratio 0.7 - 2.2 Ratio
ALK PHOS 63 U/L 35 - 115 U/L
ALT (SGPT) (REF) 12 U/L 10 - 65 U/L
AST (SGOT) (REF) 10 U/L 10 - 45 U/L
BILIRUBIN TOTAL 0.4 mg/dL 0.1 - 1.5 mg/dL
Estimated GFR >60 mL/min/1.73m2 >=61 mL/min/1.73m2
Iron/Trans – Details – 05/06/15
Component Your Value Standard Range
IRON 47 ug/dL 30 - 180 ug/dL
Transferrin 273 mg/dL 200 - 360 mg/dL
% SATURATION 12.3 % 15.0 - 50.0 %
Iron/Trans – Details – 09/29/16
Component Your Value Standard Range
IRON 37 ug/dL 30 - 180 ug/dL
Transferrin 252 mg/dL 200 - 360 mg/dL
% SATURATION 10.5 % 15.0 - 50.0 %
I am very much a data person as some as you know, and want to share my one years progress update with everyone. I apologize for the formatting, I had it all nicely tabbed out in word and it doesn't look like that's reflecting in my post.
All results are fasting results. From May until October 2015 I was not following any sort of diet, I was eating carbs and low fat foods like everyone else in my household and my weight slowly crept up into the 300s until I decided to do something about it. Once I had a job I was able to buy my own full fat foods and I started immediately in October 2015. My doctor warned me I was pre-diabetic and put me on metformin as a precaution, but I never did take it. I was determined to control as much as I could with diet.
I'm hoping these encourage some of those that are looking into this WOE. For those that don't know, I follow a keto diet which is very low carb, high fat and moderate protein. I don’t do any exercise other than walking 10-15 minutes to my bus stop and back on my way home, so if you can’t exercise, if you’re immobile, have an injury or you just don’t want to, just know this will still work for you, it will just be a slower progress.
I'm going to share everything I’ve been sent so far so please review and pick away. I’m glad my Triglycerides are down but I’m a bit concerned about my LDL being so high. I do know that LDL breaks down into either large, fluffy particles (good) and dense particles (LDL-pattern B - bad) but it doesn’t look like my tests break that down. More info on that can be found here: http://www.drsinatra.com/what-kind-of-cholesterol-testing-is-best/
Visit summary from 05/06/15
Your Vitals were
BP - 120/78 mmHg
Pulse - 76
Resp - 16
Ht - 1.702 m (5' 7")
Wt - 135.081 kg (297 lb 12.8 oz)
BMI - 46.63 kg/m2
Breastfeeding? - No
Smoking Status - Never Smoker
estimated body mass index is 46.63 kg/(m^2) as calculated from a height of 1.702 m (5' 7") as of this encounter and a weight of 135.081 kg (297 lb 12.8 oz) as of this encounter.
Visit summary from 09/26/16:
Your Vitals were
BP - 124/80 mmHg
Pulse - 87
Temp(Src) - 36.7 °C (98 °F) (Temporal)
Resp - 12
Ht - 1.708 m (5' 7.25")
Wt - 116.574 kg (257 lb)
BMI - 39.96 kg/m2
SpO2 - 97%
Breastfeeding? - No
Smoking Status - Never Smoker
estimated body mass index is 39.96 kg/(m^2) as calculated from a height of 1.708 m (5' 7.25") as of this encounter and a weight of 116.574 kg (257 lb) as of this encounter.
Blood work results:
LIPID PANEL - 05/06/15
Component Your Value Standard Range
Cholesterol 160 mg/dL 0 - 199 mg/dL
HDL Cholesterol 39.0 mg/dL 40.0 - 59.0 mg/dL
Triglycerides 110 mg/dL 0 - 149 mg/dL
LDL, Calculated 99 mg/dL 0 - 99 mg/dL
LIPID PANEL – 09/29/16
Component Your Value Standard Range
Cholesterol 189 mg/dL 0 - 199 mg/dL
HDL Cholesterol 39.0 mg/dL 40.0 - 59.0 mg/dL
Triglycerides 89 mg/dL 0 - 149 mg/dL
LDL, Calculated 132 mg/dL 0 - 99 mg/dL
Optimal: <100 mg/dL
Near or above Optimal: 100 - 129 mg/dL
Borderline High: 130 - 159 mg/dL
High: 160 - 189 mg/dL
Very High: >190 mg/dL
Glyco Hgb – Details – 05/06/15
Component Your Value Standard Range
Hemoglobin A1C 6.0 % 4.0 - 5.6 %
Glyco Hgb – Details – 09/29/16
Component Your Value Standard Range
Hemoglobin A1C 5.2 % 4.0 - 5.6 %
A1c values of 5.7-6.4% indicate an increased risk for diabetes mellitus.
A1c values of greater than or equal to 6.5% are diagnostic of diabetes mellitus.
The ADA recommends A1c values of less than 7% as the goal for diabetic therapy.
Estimated Average Glucose 103 mg/dL <=153 mg/dL
The ADA considers an Estimated Average Glucose (eAG) result of LT 154
mg/dL to be the goal of diabetic therapy. Estimated Average Glucose is
calculated from hemoglobin A1c by use of the ADA recommended formula.
CBC NO DIFFERENTIAL – Details - 05/06/15
Component Your Value Standard Range
WBC 11.0 K/uL 3.8 - 11.0 K/uL
RBC: 5.13 M/uL 3.70 - 5.10 M/uL
Hgb 12.5 g/dL 11.3 - 15.5 g/dL
Hct, Final 39.1 % 34.0 - 46.0 %
MCV 76.3 fL 80.0 - 100.0 fL
MCH 24.4 pg 27.0 - 34.0 pg
MCHC 31.9 g/dL 32.0 - 35.5 g/dL
RDW-CV 15.3 % 11.0 - 15.5 %
Platelet Count 420 K/uL 150 - 400 K/uL
CBC NO DIFFERENTIAL – Details – 09/29/16
Component Your Value Standard Range
WBC 9.2 K/uL 3.8 - 11.0 K/uL
RBC: 5.23 M/uL 3.70 - 5.10 M/uL
Hgb 13.0 g/dL 11.3 - 15.5 g/dL
Hct, Final 41.3 % 34.0 - 46.0 %
MCV 78.9 fL 80.0 - 100.0 fL
MCH 24.9 pg 2 7.0 - 34.0 pg
MCHC 31.6 g/dL 32.0 - 35.5 g/dL
RDW-CV 14.8 % 11.0 - 15.5 %
Platelet Count 339 K/uL 150 - 400 K/uL
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel – Details - 05/06/15
Component Your Value Standard Range
NA 136 mmol/L 135 - 145 mmol/L
K 4.6 mmol/L 3.5 - 5.3 mmol/L
Chloride 102 mmol/L 99 - 109 mmol/L
Carbon dioxide 27 mmol/L 23 - 32 mmol/L
Calcium 9.2 mg/dL 8.5 - 10.2 mg/dL
ANION GAP 7 mmol/L 5 - 16 mmol/L
ALBUMIN 4.4 g/dL 3.5 - 5.0 g/dL
BUN 11 mg/dL 8 - 25 mg/dL
Creatinine 0.65 mg/dL 0.50 - 1.00 mg/dL
GLUCOSE 101 mg/dL 65 - 140 mg/dL
Glucose Reference Range:
Glucose, Fasting:65-99 mg/dL
Glucose, Random: 65-140 mg/dL
Total protein 7.8 g/dL 6.1 - 8.4 g/dL
GLOBULIN 3.4 g/dL 2.0 - 4.0 g/dL
Albumin/Globulin ratio 1.3 Ratio 0.7 - 2.2 Ratio
ALK PHOS 100 U/L 35 - 115 U/L
ALT (SGPT) (REF) 19 U/L 10 - 65 U/L
AST (SGOT) (REF) 16 U/L 10 - 45 U/L
BILIRUBIN TOTAL 0.5 mg/dL 0.1 - 1.5 mg/dL
Estimated GFR >60 mL/min/1.73m2 >=61 mL/min/1.73m2
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel – Details – 09/29/16
Component Your Value Standard Range
NA 138 mmol/L 135 - 145 mmol/L
K 4.5 mmol/L 3.5 - 5.3 mmol/L
Chloride 104 mmol/L 99 - 109 mmol/L
Carbon dioxide 26 mmol/L 23 - 32 mmol/L
Calcium 9.1 mg/dL 8.5 - 10.2 mg/dL
ANION GAP 8 mmol/L 5 - 16 mmol/L
ALBUMIN 4.2 g/dL 3.5 - 5.0 g/dL
BUN 13 mg/dL 8 - 25 mg/dL
Creatinine 0.54 mg/dL 0.50 - 1.00 mg/dL
GLUCOSE 85 mg/dL 65 - 140 mg/dL
Glucose Reference Range:
Glucose, Fasting:65-99 mg/dL
Glucose, Random: 65-140 mg/dL
Total protein 7.1 g/dL 6.1 - 8.4 g/dL
GLOBULIN 2.9 g/dL 2.0 - 4.0 g/dL
Albumin/Globulin ratio 1.4 Ratio 0.7 - 2.2 Ratio
ALK PHOS 63 U/L 35 - 115 U/L
ALT (SGPT) (REF) 12 U/L 10 - 65 U/L
AST (SGOT) (REF) 10 U/L 10 - 45 U/L
BILIRUBIN TOTAL 0.4 mg/dL 0.1 - 1.5 mg/dL
Estimated GFR >60 mL/min/1.73m2 >=61 mL/min/1.73m2
Iron/Trans – Details – 05/06/15
Component Your Value Standard Range
IRON 47 ug/dL 30 - 180 ug/dL
Transferrin 273 mg/dL 200 - 360 mg/dL
% SATURATION 12.3 % 15.0 - 50.0 %
Iron/Trans – Details – 09/29/16
Component Your Value Standard Range
IRON 37 ug/dL 30 - 180 ug/dL
Transferrin 252 mg/dL 200 - 360 mg/dL
% SATURATION 10.5 % 15.0 - 50.0 %
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Interesting...looks good mostly, other than your iron... I forget, @Sarahb29 , are you one of us with low stomach acid? I know that interferes with iron breakdown and absorption... I'm hoping for improved numbers in my iron since I've included the digestion supplements!0
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Ack I know, my iron is always low! The food I plug into myfitnesspal shows a lot of my food doesn't have a lot of iron, so I'm thinking my Dr will tell me to start taking supplements for it. I didn't ask about low stomach acid, how would I know if I have that? What supplements are you taking?
Since this test I've started taking "calm plus calcium" to make sure I'm getting enough vitamin C and magnesium: http://naturalvitality.com/natural-calm-plus-calcium/
And if I'm reading these results right, does this mean I've gotten myself out of the pre-diabetic range?0 -
Thanks for looking @KnitOrMiss !0
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Ack I know, my iron is always low! The food I plug into myfitnesspal shows a lot of my food doesn't have a lot of iron, so I'm thinking my Dr will tell me to start taking supplements for it. I didn't ask about low stomach acid, how would I know if I have that? What supplements are you taking?
Since this test I've started taking "calm plus calcium" to make sure I'm getting enough vitamin C and magnesium: http://naturalvitality.com/natural-calm-plus-calcium/
And if I'm reading these results right, does this mean I've gotten myself out of the pre-diabetic range?
There have been several posts about low stomach acid, gallbladder issues, digestion, etc. that got stickied. Basically, for me, the key parts were:
indigestion/heartburn
farting/burping after meals
passing solid food particles in stool
seeming incompatibility to some fats
many nutrient deficiencies showing on tests
feelings of low metabolism
sugar cravings
constipation/diarrhea or the fun alternating between the two
I take apple cider vinegar in pill form AND NOW brand "Super Enzymes" with each meal. One of each.
I have heart such bad things about actually taking calcium supplements. Make sure you're getting enough K2 to match any D3/Calcium you're taking, as well as Vitamin A 12 hours later and Fish Oil to help prevent toxicity. Absorbing calcium without telling it where to go contributes to arterial clutter...
But I read it the same as you did - out of the pre-diabetic range! Congrats on that. I'd probably still ask for fasting insulin tests if you can, to rule out underlying insulin resistance, to prevent further issues down the road.1 -
I would think that an A1C of 5.2 is out of pre-diabetic range for sure.
Iron - I also have iron issues since I don't eat meat and have found that Nature's Sunshine IX helps, it doesn't have iron but is an herbal blend that helps your body to absorb iron more efficiently. They also sell a mint flavored chlorophyl that you can drink mixed with water.
LDL - in theory an avocado a day will reduced your LDL ...if you give it a try please let us know how it goes!
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/01/19/avocado-helps-lower-bad-cholesterol.aspx
Thank you so much for sharing all your test results with us!!!
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@KnitOrMiss I occasionally have sugar cravings, nothing too crazy though. The other symptoms I don't have. I'll look for those supplements though and will only use my calm plus calcium if my vitamin C is too low for the day.
@tcunbeliever I probably should be eating an avocado a day, I used to at lunch time but lately I've been fasting through lunch. I'll have to toss one in with a salad at night. I am thinking my LDL is made up of those "fluffy" particles and not the bad dense ones, if my Dr calls me about it I'll ask if we can screen for that.1 -
Congratulations on your progress!!1
