My TT numbers have dropped to half what they were a year or so ago!!

[halfape211]

You're actually a little on the low side. I'd back down the AI dose a smidge, unless you feel GREAT. Many of us try to keep it in the upper 2/3 of the range (sensitive), as that tends to be the "sweet spot". Of course, we're all different, so your body may prefer being towards the bottom half.

I just realized that you had a glucose result in the other panel that's pretty high. Were you fasting by chance? If not, are you a diabetic, or have you been diagnosed with pre-diabetes?

Hi there Halfwit I'm not feeling great, but ok, so I will aim for 2/3rds which I guess is about 26 (sensitive). And yes, I was fasting, but I'm a diabetic on insulin, and 154 is a pretty good for that time of day for me. Anything you or others can tell me from any of my test numbers, specially the HIGH ones?

 

[halfwit]

Hi there Halfwit I'm not feeling great, but ok, so I will aim for 2/3rds which I guess is about 26 (sensitive). And yes, I was fasting, but I'm a diabetic on insulin, and 154 is a pretty good for that time of day for me. Anything you or others can tell me from any of my test numbers, specially the HIGH ones?

The only other thing that I would pay attention to (the others are easily due to hydration levels) would be bilirubin. This is a liver value that can indicate your liver is under duress. If you have abdominal pain, ESPECIALLY on the right side, it's very much worth bringing to your doctor's attention. As another insulin dependent diabetic, I would honestly try to dial that fasting in a little more. I fear hypoglycemia as much as the next guy, but it's totally worth it to be in the low 6% range for your A1C - which *can* impact bilirubin due to how bile ducts connect your pancreas, liver, and gall bladder.

 

[daleb]

Your chloride is low are you on salt restriction?

 

[Megatron28]

You are way past due for a blood donation too as indicated by your hematocrit.

And you need to drink more water and/or lay off the NSAIDs. You creatinine is too high.

 

[halfape211]

Your chloride is low are you on salt restriction?

No. I have lots of salt, so it's a little odd, but probably not a big deal.

 

[halfape211]

You are way past due for a blood donation too as indicated by your hematocrit.

And you need to drink more water and/or lay off the NSAIDs. You creatinine is too high.

I had the blood donation in March and will again in April. Regarding creatinine, I take an 81 aspirin every day. I guess its a toss up as far as which is more important, high creatinine or health benefits of aspirin.

Latest TT blood test was 960 (which was the same range as before).. I think the 1200 number was a double dose of T by accident. Anyways, my doctor is increasing my dose to try to get my TT numbers back to 1200. I'll never know why my TT went down, but with a dose increase I should be good.

 

[halfape211]

I had the blood donation in March and will again in April. Regarding creatinine, I take an 81 aspirin every day. I guess its a toss up as far as which is more important, high creatinine or health benefits of aspirin.

Latest TT blood test was 960 (which was the same range as before).. I think the 1200 number was a double dose of T by accident. Anyways, my doctor is increasing my dose to try to get my TT numbers back to 1200. I'll never know why my TT went down, but with a dose increase I should be good.

I did another bloodtest just before increasing my T dose and it was still at 950, so the 1200 must have been a dosing error on my part.