swgrl09
26-10-12, 03:49
My fiance had a cholesterol test done at work as part of their "Be Healthy" Program. Well, his weight, BP, sugar, etc were all fine. His cholesterol was high though.
His total level was 202 and his HDL (good cholesterol) was only 32 - it's supposed to be 40 for a guy. I wouldn't be so worried, as my HDL was low too, but his LDL then would be 170 which I am guessing is high, right? They recommended he see his doctor when he gets a chance.
Well I wouldn't be freaking, except my fiance has refused to find a primary doctor. He says he knows he should but just doesn't do it. When I nag him, we fight and he says to not act like his mother. I try to not nag, he is an adult and has to take care of himself. It's not good for my HA to nag either or freak about his health. But he still is not looking for a doctor after this and is not trying to eat healthier.
His lifestyle is prob the culprit ... he eats a lot of meat, not very healthy, and does not exercise. He still has a good BMI because of decent metabolism I guess. He is 5'9" and 155 lbs.
Should I be worried? Any suggestions?
---------- Post added at 22:49 ---------- Previous post was at 22:46 ----------
i don't know if i analyzed right ... it listed out HDL as 32 and total cholesterol as 202 ... did not specify triglycerides separate or ldl separate... ratio was 6.4 which was bad supposedly
His total level was 202 and his HDL (good cholesterol) was only 32 - it's supposed to be 40 for a guy. I wouldn't be so worried, as my HDL was low too, but his LDL then would be 170 which I am guessing is high, right? They recommended he see his doctor when he gets a chance.
Well I wouldn't be freaking, except my fiance has refused to find a primary doctor. He says he knows he should but just doesn't do it. When I nag him, we fight and he says to not act like his mother. I try to not nag, he is an adult and has to take care of himself. It's not good for my HA to nag either or freak about his health. But he still is not looking for a doctor after this and is not trying to eat healthier.
His lifestyle is prob the culprit ... he eats a lot of meat, not very healthy, and does not exercise. He still has a good BMI because of decent metabolism I guess. He is 5'9" and 155 lbs.
Should I be worried? Any suggestions?
---------- Post added at 22:49 ---------- Previous post was at 22:46 ----------
i don't know if i analyzed right ... it listed out HDL as 32 and total cholesterol as 202 ... did not specify triglycerides separate or ldl separate... ratio was 6.4 which was bad supposedly