I skipped getting a physical in 2008 and had been putting it off again this year because I knew that I was not going to be happy with the results. In fact, I was downright afraid. I knew there was a very good chance I’d be told I was diabetic and that I would be paying for my diet and exercising failures. Stupidly, I was seriously contemplating not going again this year but fortunately I willed myself to setup the appointment and get the corresponding blood work done.
Maybe this will be the kick in the pants I need?
2006 Blood Test Results
2007 Blood Test Results
2008 Blood Test Results (skipped - bad, bad boy)
2009 Blood Test Results
I removed the ranges to make the results easier to read:
| Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | Value | Value | Value | Value | Value |
| Glucose | 89 | 87 | NA | 93 | 111 |
| Cholesterol | 182 | 164 | NA | 160 | 172 |
| LDL-Cholesterol | 128 | 116.4 | NA | 105 | 112.8 |
| rev Triglycerides | 90 | 63 | NA | 80 | 116 |
| HDL-Cholesterol | 36 | 35 | NA | 39 | 36 |
Cholesterol is somehow lower than it was in 2006, although up from 2009. At 172 my doctor described it as “very good.” LDL Cholesterol (the bad one) went up, and HDL Cholesterol (the good one) went down, so neither is going in the right direction. Triglycerides still within the range although it went up from last year - that one seems to be all over the board each year. Of course the most concerning is Glucose, which at 111 puts me outside of the desired range and “prediabetic” according to my doctor. His prescription? Exercise and lose weight, as if I didn’t know that. Doesn’t show it on here but normal PSA test which of course is good to see.
I’m happy with myself for sucking it up and going to the doctor. I’m not happy with the results. Something has to change.
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