Health check

drosebud
drosebud Posts: 277 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
I've been LCHF for around 12 weeks now and have lost 16lb, so have achieved my weight loss target. (Yay me!)
I've got a routine, age related, health check due and will be having a blood test this week. I've no idea what they will be checking but have seen people suggest that the HDL/LDL might be higher as a result of recent weight loss, so am prepared for that. I had a routine diabetes check a few years ago which was fine despite my being over 50lb heavier than I am now.

I'm just wondering what else to expect as (fortunately) I haven't needed any other tests for ages. I'm in the UK, if that makes a difference.

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  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    Triglycerides my be up a bit too. Triglycerides and cholesterol tend to stabilize within about 6 months of maintaining a weight.

    HDL may go up in the long run. LDL usually stays the same or goes up a bit BUT the particle size increases which is a positive thing.

    Blood glucose may be a tad lower but if you have a fair bit of carbs prior to testing it may be high - the body gets used to low BG and is slower to respond to higher carbs for a couple of days sometimes.

    Insulin may be lower too.

    You may pee ketones which can scare some doctors and labs. ;)

    Stress hormones may be a tad bit higher due to weight lost - congratulations on that, BTW. :)

    Blood pressure may be improved...

    I think you mainly have good things to expect. Good luck. :)
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