Get Bloodwork!
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 5:32 pm
I've already mentioned this on another thread I started, but I thought it was a good idea to urge everyone to get bloodwork done. This is true in general but particularly if you are starting a weight loss program. I used to be the biggest scoffer on earth for all the reasons you can imagine. Then I found out I had high blood sugar ("prediabetes") and it explained why I was conking out in the middle of the day, couldn't walk more than a block without listing to one side, and was thirsty all the time. Thank whatever we caught it in time.
I'm guessing that the vast majority of people here aren't looking to get in better shape, they want to lose weight. Being overweight, or overfat, puts you at increased risk of a variety of metabolic disorders. So in the interests of self-knowledge, get these tests:
1. Ha1c (glucose)
2. Thyroid
3. Lipid panel
There's a bunch of others, but I think those are the top three. Talk about it with your doctor. Knowledge is power.
I'm guessing that the vast majority of people here aren't looking to get in better shape, they want to lose weight. Being overweight, or overfat, puts you at increased risk of a variety of metabolic disorders. So in the interests of self-knowledge, get these tests:
1. Ha1c (glucose)
2. Thyroid
3. Lipid panel
There's a bunch of others, but I think those are the top three. Talk about it with your doctor. Knowledge is power.