{"id":1658,"date":"2025-09-03T10:05:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T07:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyetisyengamzedurman.com\/en\/?p=1658"},"modified":"2025-09-03T17:22:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T14:22:25","slug":"what-do-blood-values-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyetisyengamzedurman.com\/en\/what-do-blood-values-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do Blood Values Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_custom\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Blood tests provide important clues about our overall health. Many people wonder what the abbreviations in their lab results mean. From glucose to cholesterol, from thyroid hormones to liver enzymes, each parameter reflects a different function of the body. Understanding these values correctly is crucial for early detection of potential health risks and for adjusting lifestyle accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Below, you can find brief explanations of the most commonly encountered lab parameters \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n<p><strong>GLUCOSE:<\/strong> Indicates blood sugar level. High levels while fasting may indicate a risk of diabetes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HbA1c: <\/strong>Shows the average blood sugar level over the last 2\u20133 months. Important for diabetes monitoring.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FASTING INSULIN: <\/strong>The amount of insulin in the blood while fasting. Provides information about insulin resistance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CORTISOL:<\/strong> Known as the stress hormone. Expected to be high in the morning and decrease toward the evening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HDL:<\/strong> Good cholesterol. High levels are beneficial for heart health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LDL:<\/strong> Bad cholesterol. High levels are harmful to heart health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALBUMIN: <\/strong>Reflects liver function and nutritional status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALT-AST:<\/strong> Liver enzymes. High values may indicate liver damage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIGLYCERIDES:<\/strong> Fat stored in the body for energy. High levels increase the risk of heart and vascular diseases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TSH:<\/strong> Controls thyroid gland function; low or high levels may indicate thyroid issues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HEMOGLOBIN: <\/strong>Shows the oxygen-carrying capacity of the body. Low levels usually indicate anemia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FERRITIN:<\/strong> Shows the body\u2019s iron stores. 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