I went to the doctor yesterday to get my blood test done. On this adventure you must go get a blood test every 6 weeks to see if there are any improvements in your blood profile. I missed the first 6 weeks and now on my second 6 weeks, I was ready to go for it. It's important that you fast 10-12 hours before the blood test so that you can get accurate readings on the following:
- Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Cholesterol/HDL Ratio and Triglycerides)
- Diabetes Mellitus Profile (Glucose)
- Liver Profile (Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, A/G Ratio, SGPT/ALT, SGOT/AST, Gamma GT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Lactate Dehydrogenase)
- Kidney Profile (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Urea)
- Serum Creatinine (Creatinine)
This is actually just the basic blood test and most clinics will offer it in a package.
I look forward to receiving my blood test in a couple of days and to make a comparison from when I first did the blood test prior to going on this adventure.
Dr. Lim also took my blood pressure and I was so happy when he told me it's 110/70! Normal range is 120/80. I still remember when it was the time I was running around busy helping out with Rozi's wedding in June that my blood pressure was 180/90! I recall I was so upset that I cried...
Now, progress has been made and I'm so pleased with myself!
