Question for you doctors
Or even if you just spent the night at a Holiday Inn Express!
I recently had a blood test for an insurance policy. And they sent the results to me.
All my numbers were normal, pretty much in the middle of their "expected range." Except my Triglycerides. Expected Range was 0-150. My result was 213! All the other results were normal, including cholesterol. My blood pressure is always about 120/70.
Paper says "Triglycerides can rise with obesity, diabetes and alcohol consumption". Now, I could probably lose a couple pounds. But I only weigh 165 pounds. I'm not a diabetic and I drank a six pack of beer over a duration of about a week this Summer!
So waht does this mean to me? Yea, I know....go ask a doctor. But you guys are available without an appointment! And no forms to fill out.
I recently had a blood test for an insurance policy. And they sent the results to me.
All my numbers were normal, pretty much in the middle of their "expected range." Except my Triglycerides. Expected Range was 0-150. My result was 213! All the other results were normal, including cholesterol. My blood pressure is always about 120/70.
Paper says "Triglycerides can rise with obesity, diabetes and alcohol consumption". Now, I could probably lose a couple pounds. But I only weigh 165 pounds. I'm not a diabetic and I drank a six pack of beer over a duration of about a week this Summer!
So waht does this mean to me? Yea, I know....go ask a doctor. But you guys are available without an appointment! And no forms to fill out.
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Triglycerides, eh? I recommend aerobic exercise and increased consumption of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Then again, I'm not a doctor... 0 -
Well, I don't really do any aerobic exercise. But my job requires quite a bit of walking/lifting, upstairs and down.
So I'm far from sedentary!0 -
I'm not a doctor either but aerobic exercise is "any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously, and is rhythmic in nature." It is a type of exercise that overloads the heart and lungs and causes them to work harder than at rest. To get the full benefit, you must be in the prescribed aerobic zone 20 - 30 minutes at least 3 times a week. 0 -
continue life style, maybe add just a little more beer, oh yea! "stay away from doctors" 0 -
AHA Recommendation - Dietary treatment goals
Changes in lifestyle habits are the main therapy for hypertriglyceridemia. These are the changes you need to make:
If you're overweight, cut down on calories to reach your ideal body weight. This includes all sources of calories, from fats, proteins, carbohydrates and alcohol.
Reduce the saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol content of your diet.
Reduce your intake of alcohol considerably. Even small amounts of alcohol can lead to large changes in plasma triglyceride levels.
Be physically active for at least 30 minutes on most or all days each week.
People with high triglycerides may need to substitute monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats -such as those found in canola oil, olive oil or liquid margarine - for saturated fats. Substituting carbohydrates for fats may raise triglyceride levels and may decrease HDL ("good") cholesterol in some people.
Substitute fish high in omega-3 fatty acids instead of meats high in saturated fat like hamburger. Fatty fish like mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon are high in omega-3 fatty acids.
Because other risk factors for coronary artery disease multiply the hazard from hyperlipidemia, control high blood pressure and avoid cigarette smoking. If drugs are used to treat hypertriglyceridemia, dietary management is still important. Patients should follow the specific plans laid out by their physicians and nutritionists.0 -
Triglycerides, eh?
Relax and have a beer.
A word that complicated couldn't possibly kill you like a simple word like "Axe" could.
Doug MD through OJT
Your friendly traveling discount gynecologist
"no appointment needed - no job too small"0
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