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Our doc knows we do not want to be on pills. If he ever says, "I want you to start taking XYZ," he better have a REALLY good reason.
My cholesterol is a mixed bag. My LDL is higher than it should be, and my total is up there too. However, my triglycerides and HDL are good. A friend of mine who is a semi-retired internist said, "Wow, your HDL is really good. I wouldn't worry about the TC."
So, my doc said he'd like my TC and LDL to be lower, and recommended I try some dietary changes, and see if I can bring it down.
Yay, Doc! That's the kind of thing I want to hear you say. And yes, that's what I'm doing. My next physical is about 7 weeks out, and I want to blow his socks off with my numbers next time.
My cholesterol is a mixed bag. My LDL is higher than it should be, and my total is up there too. However, my triglycerides and HDL are good. A friend of mine who is a semi-retired internist said, "Wow, your HDL is really good. I wouldn't worry about the TC."
So, my doc said he'd like my TC and LDL to be lower, and recommended I try some dietary changes, and see if I can bring it down.
Yay, Doc! That's the kind of thing I want to hear you say. And yes, that's what I'm doing. My next physical is about 7 weeks out, and I want to blow his socks off with my numbers next time.
