On 14 Dec 2006, at 19:36, Sue Burchett wrote:
> On my record they won't see me back at the doctors for a few years.
> Any idea how often you are supposed to get these checks?
Depends - do you have any other risk factors for heart disease?
(Family history, diabetes, high BP, smoking) If so, get it checked at
least once per year.
> Surely the levels go up and down so how does anyone know if they are
> on a rising or falling tide, so to speak?
>
The only reliable measure is on a fasting blood sample - anything else
is pretty meaningless, as it depends what and when you've eaten. Can't
remember off hand, but the norms may well be different for mean and
women.
HTH
Bruce
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