hi all
new here and have a question for you.

Background: I have numerous health obstacles and I am being treated for high blood pressure (genetic factors involved), high cholesterol (my prior tests were high-normal) and pre-diabetes (IFG and IGT) among other things.

2 months ago i went on a strict diabetic diet, low in sodium, low fat, low cholesterol etc. I have also increased my activity level and have lost 11lbs. I just went for an A1C test and my blood glucose was 5.5, a miracle for me (normal reading) which reflects all my hard work and very few weak moments!

Question: I am wondering if any of you know how long it might take for me to see changes in my HDL, LDL, Triglicerides and TC readings? I am scheduled to go for those tests soon and don't want to be too disappointed if it is too soon to see changes.

any thoughts would be greatly appreciated
thanks
deb

Eating a low fat, low cholesterol diet may make your triglycerides and HDL worse, while possibly improving your LDL. I'd say to check your ratios once you get your results, many think that's the key to deciphering cholesterol numbers. And congrats on your A1c result.

which ratio Daryl?

TC/HDL? are there any others?

this is new for me - analyzing for myself what is happening regarding my health and my test results but i am determined to regain some kind of control over what is happening to me regarding all the meds (9 of them now) that I am on.

any suggestions or help would be appreciated
deb