Did anyone of you undergo lab tests before going on this die

[Lipton]

I have been doing some reaserch into low carb diets and finally I think I know enough to start one. However I'm planning to check my HDL LDL and blood sugar levels on monthly basis in order to see if anything changes.

[GutBGone]

Yep, I had a full blood lipid profile before I started and one month later. Great results with a major drop in triglycerides and a very significant improvement in total cholesterol.
You might also want to consider having your thyroid hormone levels checked as well as a screening for liver or kidney problems before starting.
Find a competent physician who is familiar with carb controlled diets and seek his/her counsel regularly.
One note, your insurance company may not want to pay for more than one blood lipid panel every six months, even if you do have hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol/triglyceriedes), unless your physician can document a medically sound reason for more frequent testing.

[HarleyLady]

no ... mr dr was on it. said i was ok to go... i think he did do some blood work, but they do that everytime you walk in the door





yep that is what put me on low carbing
304 to 144 and still loosing




update 12/9/2008 maintaing at 138 lbs

i am 51 years younger

[HarleyLady]

how did everyone do thanksgiving

[HarleyLady]

no ... mr dr was on it. said i was ok to go... i think he did do some blood work, but they do that everytime you walk in the door