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RDW Reading result 15.2 (High) What does it mean when a blood test comes back and states that its unable to perform an accurate platelet count due to aggreagation of the platlets. Platelets vary in size. Large platelets were observed.

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Toxic granulation of polys.


As pertinent, other results of blood test (8/17/09) after fastening includes:
1) Glucose, Serum result was 143 (High)
2)Lipid panel: Cholesterol total 264 (High)
                      Triglycerides 313 (High)
                      VLDL Cholesterol Cal 63 (High)
                      LDL Cholesterol Calc 148 (High)
3) Hemoglobin Alc- 7.3 high

I'm a type 2 diabetic on only one pill. In addition, I'm on 1 pill for cloestrol and 1 for hypertension. I'm 5'9 & 190#.

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Hello,
TEST RESULT NORMAL VALUES
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) 15.2 11.5-14.5%
Fasting blood sugar 143 (70 -110)
Lipid panel-
Cholesterol total 264 (High) (50-200)
Triglycerides 313 (High) ( 50-175)
VLDL Cholesterol Ca 63 (20-40)
LDL Cholesterol Calc 148 (High) (30-140)
Hemoglobin Alc- 7.3 (4- 5.9 %)

As such increased RDW suggests
B12 and Pernicious anemia

Folic acid anemia

Iron deficiency anemia combined with other anemia .
Increased fasting blood sugar suggestive of uncontrolled Diabetes.

As your lipid panel is also abnormal suggestive of increased risk of any cardiac problem.
LDL is bad cholesterol and elevated values are harmful to heart.
The hemoglobin A1c test is an important blood test used to determine how well your diabetes is being controlled.
Hemoglobin A1c provides an average of your blood sugar control over a six to 12 week period

As your HBA1c is raised along with your fasting blood sugar so your diabetes is not controlled well.
It is advised to discuss your medications with your regular doctor .Doctor may prescribe you either other medications for diabetes and High Cholesterol or adjust your dosage according to your body needs.
You should do regular exercises.
You should eat vitamins and high fibre rich diet.
I suggest you to consult a dietician to make a specific diet plan for you.
I hope this helps.

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