suggest ways to manage diabetes and hypertension 
i have been given an xxxxxxx score for my healthy heart while my wife has been given a green. i would like to know why have we been placed in these categories and what we can do to improve our scores?
brief answer: hi, what is the reason for getting the investigations? detailed answer: hi, thanks for posting the query, may i know which investigations were done to give the xxxxxxx score for your heart? do you have any previous illness like diabetes and hypertension? do you take any medicines?...
with blood pressure issues and problem periods, i'd see your pcp for a recommendation of an endocrinologist who can investigate your hormone levels. best wishes and make sure to follow up. until you see the doc, please stay well nourished and hydrated. see more... I answered your question, but I'll go further here for you. My FASTING glucose was 174, and they told me it was possibly diabetes. They recommended followup with my doctor within 2 weeks.   

  

The doctor will perform an A1C test - that will indicate whether you do or don't have diabetes. It's a simple finger stick that takes 5 minutes to read.   

  

Satisfied now? heart evaluations need to be discussed with your
doctor who did the exam so all information is there see more... Hello. Diabetes comes with multiple issues but all are controllable and treatable. Pain is mostly caused by diabetic neuropathy. Feet are to be taken care as much as a face. Stict diabetes control and life style modification are the key to control diabetes related problems. Feel free to consult to get in details. Cholesterol is related to thyroid function with low thyroid function hypothyroidism giving high cholesterol and those with hyperfunction hyperthyrodism giving lowed cholesterol values.   

The TSH is elevated and abnormal indicating that free T4 and free T3 should be measured and if abnormally low and symptoms suggestive of hypothyroidism present then meds can be started. If they are still normal then the condition is called subclinical hypothyroidism.   

  

As to the bilirubin, I would repeat the bilirubin in a non-fasting state. Some people with Gilberts syndrome have elevations in total bilirubin and normal direct bilirubins upon fasting which aggravated the total bilirubin. I would also look at your CBC closely for indications of a hemolytic anemia which would also account for indirect bilirubinemia (total bilirubin) such as what happens with certain medications or conditions.   

  

The AST/ALT, you don't give the upper limit of normal and so generally the values are referenced with regards to how how many times normal they are out. Those are low level abnormalities that can be due to many causes including medications, alcohol, fatty liver, chronic hepatitis and other possibilities. Low levels are usually repeated several weeks later to see if they are still there after looking at things that may contribute to the liver elevations.   

  

All of this must be taken within a clinical context. That means that lab values can be be understood without a valid clinical history and physical. You state known and so the comments above are general in nature and would defer to the doctor for a clearer picture and understanding pertaining to your case. lily<br><br>thank you for visiting health24.com.<br><br>i recommend that you make an appointment with a cardiologist, to rule ischemic heart disease. you should also have a chest x-ray, a mammogram and an ultrasound of your breast done, to exclude any underlying causes.<br><br>kind regards<br><br><br><br><br>dr anrich burger dear sham park<br>cholesterol medication can cause abnormal liver functions - one is usually worried when the count is 2-3 times higher than normal. i would just monitor this to see that the levels stay stable and change or stop medication if it constantly increases. would need to know your specific symptoms, but it sounds like both your menopause and thyroid are adequately treated. therefore, this may be something else. see more... plz don't break your relationship... bcoz now u have more responsibilities than before... u have 2 maintain your relationship vth both your hubby and your kid.. treat your hubby also like your baby. give equal importance to both. do wt ever he likes and try to love him more than before. all laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. having said that, any muscular activity will raise ck level. you may visit this site for information on this topic: https://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/clinical+and+interpretive/8336 see more...