HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

My Lab Test Came Back With A Increased Triglyceride And

default
Posted on Mon, 1 Apr 2019
Question: my lab test came back with a increased triglyceride and elevated hemoglobin A1. what dies this mean? is there any imediate danger. i am having a check-up with my trusted family physician 4%E2%80%933-19. T he lab test were done independently by a former employer. I would like to be familiar with this before hand, please advise.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload the report for review!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I will like to see what the entire report says. Increased triglycerides per se is not an issue unless it is out of the normal range. Normal range differs from one lab to the other and thus I will like to see the entire report before commenting. The same goes for A1c. If the values is not above 6.5, you don't have diabetes. If it is between 5.7 and 6.5, this means you have an elevated risk of having diabetes but you are not yet having diabetes.

In all, upload the entire report for a comprehensive review and more insights. I wish you well. Look forward hearing from you.
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Chobufo Ditah

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2009

Answered : 6321 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Cardiologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
My Lab Test Came Back With A Increased Triglyceride And

Brief Answer: Kindly upload the report for review! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks so much for this query. I will like to see what the entire report says. Increased triglycerides per se is not an issue unless it is out of the normal range. Normal range differs from one lab to the other and thus I will like to see the entire report before commenting. The same goes for A1c. If the values is not above 6.5, you don't have diabetes. If it is between 5.7 and 6.5, this means you have an elevated risk of having diabetes but you are not yet having diabetes. In all, upload the entire report for a comprehensive review and more insights. I wish you well. Look forward hearing from you.