I just learned my Tri-Glycerides are 470.
My triglycerides are 470, my Doc. said normal is 170. Is this because I ate prior to the test?
The doctor tested my cholesterol. Nobody told me to fast prior to the appointment. I just learned my Tri-Glycerides are 470.
Do you think this could be a skewed number, since I ate not long before my appointment?
Background:
30 yrs old male
185 lbs
6’0″ tall
No alcohol
Quit smoking in June 2010
Thanks
Best Answer
Fasting before any blood work is important. It is especially important before you get tested for certain things, like diabetes and cholesterol
The fast serves a very specific purpose: it gives the doctor a reading of your blood he can use to get the answers to his questions about your health.
The fast serves a very specific purpose: it gives the doctor a reading of your blood he can use to get the answers to his questions about your health.
Fasting before you go in for blood work gives the doctor a true picture of how your blood looks before it has to do its job. If your fat (lipid) levels are high in a fasting state, then you are at risk for high cholesterol and all of the health problems it can cause: heart disease, stroke, heart attack, blocked arteries and more.