| Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD |
Uncle Enrico wrote:
>
> Just received my recent lab tests in the mail which represent a look at
> my health following the 40 pound weight loss. I'm still seven pounds
> over my "ideal" weight.
>
> Thinner Fatter
>
> A1C 5.3 5.6
> Triglycerides 92 124
> HDL 60 55
> LDL 87 94
> VLDL 18 25
> CHOL/HDL ratio 2.8 3.2
> LDL/HDL ratio 1.5 1.7
>
> I expected better results on my lipids, but perhaps, with further
> exercise and diet, they will improve. A modest portion of the 40 pound
> weight loss was reflected in the "fatter" numbers which were taken 6
> months ago, three months after beginning my exercise program.
>
> My doctor was happy with the results especially since I followed her
> advice to eat more vegetables and I let her know that helped. Every
> doctor needs a boost now and then.
>
> Re the A1C: Based on the lowered bg numbers I'm getting with the early
> insulin therapy with tiny doses of insulin, (and the absence of hypos
> that I used to get with the sulfonylurea) I believe it's possible to get
> into the four's and not roller coaster.
>
> Dr. Bernstein, if you're listening, thank you for blazing the trail.
>
>
Two thumbs up for you :-)
Optimal amount of food (Exodus 16:16) ==> Super healthy appetite (Luke
6:21) ==> Optimal health without cardiovascular disease (Deuteronomy
8:4)
The Lord is great!
At His service,
Andrew
--
Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
Board-Certified Cardiologist
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