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PLEASE HELP ASAP !!!!!!! Hi, I Had Some Blood Work

Posted on Sat, 19 Dec 2020

Question: PLEASE HELP ASAP !!!!!!! Hi, I had some blood work done and I need help with figuring out what I can do to lower my cholesterol and Glucose because I do not want to become a diabetic or have high cholesterol. I am 53 years old and need to know what can I possibly do or take because I truly do not want to have to take a statin drug or metformin. Please help..... thanks. I am enclosing my recent blood test results from this week while fasting.....
Patient Details
DOB: 07/25/1967
Age(y/m/d): 053/03/16
Gender: F
Patient ID:
Specimen Details
Date collected: 11/10/2020 1452 Local
Date received: 11/10/2020
Date entered: 11/10/2020
Date reported: 11/11/2020 0636 ET
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Date Issued: 11/11/20 0638 ET FINAL REPORT Page 1 of 1
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General Comments & Additional Information
Total Volume: Not Provided Fasting: Yes
Ordered Items
Lipid Panel; Hemoglobin A1c; Venipuncture
TESTS RESULT FLAG UNITS REFERENCE INTERVAL LAB
Lipid Panel
Cholesterol, Total 218 High mg/dL 100-199 01
Triglycerides 96 mg/dL 0-149 01
HDL Cholesterol 44 mg/dL >39 01
VLDL Cholesterol Cal 17 mg/dL 5-40
LDL Chol Calc (NIH) 157 High mg/dL 0-99
Hemoglobin A1c
Hemoglobin A1c 6.6 High % 4.8-5.6 01

Please Note: 01
Prediabetes: 5.7 - 6.4
Diabetes: >6.4
Glycemic control for adults with diabetes: <7.0.

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (0 minute later)

PLEASE HELP ASAP !!!!!!! Hi, I had some blood work done and I need help with figuring out what I can do to lower my cholesterol and Glucose because I do not want to become a diabetic or have high cholesterol. I am 53 years old and need to know what can I possibly do or take because I truly do not want to have to take a statin drug or metformin. Please help..... thanks. I am enclosing my recent blood test results from this week while fasting.....
Patient Details
DOB: 07/25/1967
Age(y/m/d): 053/03/16
Gender: F
Patient ID:
Specimen Details
Date collected: 11/10/2020 1452 Local
Date received: 11/10/2020
Date entered: 11/10/2020
Date reported: 11/11/2020 0636 ET
Physician Details

Date Issued: 11/11/20 0638 ET FINAL REPORT Page 1 of 1
This document contains private and confidential health information protected by state and federal law.
If you have received this document in error, please call 800-762-4344
© 1995-2020 Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings
All Rights Reserved - Enterprise Report Version:
General Comments & Additional Information
Total Volume: Not Provided Fasting: Yes
Ordered Items
Lipid Panel; Hemoglobin A1c; Venipuncture
TESTS RESULT FLAG UNITS REFERENCE INTERVAL LAB
Lipid Panel
Cholesterol, Total 218 High mg/dL 100-199 01
Triglycerides 96 mg/dL 0-149 01
HDL Cholesterol 44 mg/dL >39 01
VLDL Cholesterol Cal 17 mg/dL 5-40
LDL Chol Calc (NIH) 157 High mg/dL 0-99
Hemoglobin A1c
Hemoglobin A1c 6.6 High % 4.8-5.6 01

Please Note: 01
Prediabetes: 5.7 - 6.4
Diabetes: >6.4
Glycemic control for adults with diabetes: <7.0.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please attach the reports

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Please attach the report here.

I shall have a look and opine,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Please attach the reports

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Please attach the report here.

I shall have a look and opine,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 days later)

For some reason I am unable to submit the actual report that's why I typed it all out to you..... Please respond based on typed above information.

Thanks

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (0 minute later)

For some reason I am unable to submit the actual report that's why I typed it all out to you..... Please respond based on typed above information.

Thanks

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (52 minutes later)

Cholesterol, Total - 218

Triglycerides - 96

HDL Cholesterol - 44

VLDL Cholesterol Cal - 17

LDL Chol Calc (NIH) - 157

Hemoglobin A1c - 6.3

These are my blood test results...... What do they mean and what should I do? I really don't want to get on medicine but if I need to, I will,,,,,

Thanks

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (0 minute later)

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Diet and exercise

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Sorry for the delay in my response.

Thanks for your patience.

I have read the above-mentioned results.

Need not worry, though the levels are out of range, these can be brought by diet and exercise.

Simply, Low fat and low carbohydrate are diets would be sufficient to get rid of the excess cholesterol.

Exercising 1 hr a day would surely bring every cholesterol reading into range.

Please do ask if you have any specific doubt.

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (0 minute later)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 hours later)

Can you please recommend a good diet plan for me? Also, is it ok to take Nutrim Oats supplements daily or Garlic with Lechitin for cholesterol, or folic acid and eat whole grain plain cheerios??? What supplements can be good for my cholesterol?About how much fat and carbs should I consume daily? I have got to get my health back in order so please, help me as much as possible to get myself back in better health. I know I have so many questions but please bare with me to help me... Thanks:

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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (37 hours later)

Brief Answer:
For customized diet plan, please post a query for dietitian

Detailed Answer:
You can try garlic to reduce cholesterol. Take its extract or supplement for 3 months and re-check the lipid profile
Consuming cheerios with milk may not be helpful as milk has lipids in it and may increase cholesterol
Overall you need to reduce or eliminate milk and milk products for three months and recheck lipid profile
Basically you need to consume low carb and low fat diet. Low carb means less of white sugar. Natural sugar is better than white sugar. Since you have a mild deviation of lipids, just reducing white sugar, milk and milk products will be helpful.

Adding fruits and salad to your diet will also be helpful

Hope this helps

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (0 minute later)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)

I will be consuming cheerios dry with no milk at all. They are whole grain plain cheerios. Are these acceptable on a daily basis and if so, how much because I love plain cheerios. I eat salads daily with grilled chicken only no fried chicken. Being that I'm not crazy about water is there any flavored liquids that I can drink to add to my water intake? Is Almond milk ok to drink? Can I consume cheese at all or is it better to stay away from it all together? I just started drinking Essence Water with PH10 with lemon in it. Is that ok.

Thanks

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (0 minute later)

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can continue

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I would not recommend almond mild due to its high fat content. You can continue other foods you mentioned.

Water is very essential in optimal quantities, you can consume good amount of fluids including PH10.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (0 minute later)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 days later)

Doc, when you read my questions, can you please answer all the questions in your response? If I'm eating plain cheerios daily, what is the XXXXXXX amount I can eat with no milk because I love them. Also can I drink the supplement NUTRIM? My girlfriend said these products have pesticides in them that have been linked to causing cancer in people. Is this correct? Thanks

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (0 minute later)

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 minutes later)

Also, I run on my treadmill everyday for 1 mile up to 2.5 speed. Is this enough to lower my cholesterol? What can I actually take to help lower my sugar? I have already lost already lost 13 pounds in 2 months....

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (0 minute later)

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (39 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid NUTRIM

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can eat cheerios , a quantity amounting to less than 150 cal in a day.

Avoid Nutrim, it could be right that it can contain harmful preservatives.

You have to increase the distance in treadmill to more than 2 miles atleast.

You can take foods rich in fibre which can help in reducing sugar levels in blood.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (0 minute later)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

Thanks for response. But, I was just told yesterday that Cheerios have toxic pesticides in them as well. Is this true? The Oats in Nutrim and the Oats in cheerios are basically harvested the same way... this is crazy, so what can I eat that is healthy? I shop at moms store. I thought I was doing good by running 1 mile daily at that speed was good. But, do you have any suggestions on food for me at least? And strength training as well? Thanks

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (0 minute later)

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid packed foods

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Avoid packed foods.

Strength training is best suggested based on your body type. please meet a gym instructor.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid packed foods

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Avoid packed foods.

Strength training is best suggested based on your body type. please meet a gym instructor.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T