Blood work 3.5 years on LCHF/keto

macchiatto
macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
edited December 21 in Social Groups
For context, I'm a 43y/o female with MS and PCOS. 5'7", 140 lbs. I had prediabetes about 6-7 years ago (both parents had Type II) which I reversed on a different low carb diet so I always keep an eye on that.

I started keto 3.5 years ago and have been LCHF probably 75% of the time, keto 25% since then. Both seem to work pretty well for me, though keto seems to work better for weight loss. I'd also noticed total cholesterol, LDL and HDL all edging higher on LCHF. (Total and LDL were just starting to get above the "optimal" line.)

I just had my physical and found out that my triglycerides and A1C are beautiful, total cholesterol and LDL have gone back down a little bit, they and HDL all in a healthy range.

Just wanted to share my n=1 results for those who are newer to low carb and curious about longer-term effects.

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  • VictoryGarden
    VictoryGarden Posts: 194 Member
    That HDL...... wow!

    Well done!
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    That HDL...... wow!

    Well done!

    Thank you!
    DH's HDL is 18. He is jealous. ;) (I was sad that it's not quite as stunning as last year but overall I'm pretty happy.)
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    Wow! Those are fantastic numbers. Congratulations! :)
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    Thank you, @nvmomketo!
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