Lab test results. I'm happy.

[jodaer]

I went in for labs this morning, already have the results. It was all good. My eGFR stayed the same. The rest of the kidney tests were either normal or better than before. My protein has gone drown from 90+ in Jan to 30+. It's still high but so much better. The only neg was my phosphorous levels were high. Not by much but still.

The really amazing thing is my cholesterol is way down. It's. still high but back to the normal high. I've not changed my diet. I did start on Jardiance in January. Does anyone know if this could be the cause?

[bumblebee_tuna]

Could be just diet changes no? Less refined sugar and saturated fats will greatly improve your cholesterol numbers.

[jodaer in reply to bumblebee_tuna]

Not really, I'm pretty much eating like I usually do.

[userotc]

Well done!

Id suggest that your cholesterol may've dropped because of ckd improvements. Cholesterol gets a bad rap from medics etc but it's largely the "good guy" that seeks to help underlying problems so increases if/when we have them. I (and many others) believe that reducing it is "covering up the cracks".

Theres reported associations between ckd and cholesterol although which way round is uncertain webmd.com/cholesterol-manag.... My mum's is above "normal" range but stable at ~7 which I believe may be due to her ckd (stage 3) and/or other factors eg post-menopause (also reported associations). Despite medic-pressure, we have no plans to reduce via drugs.

I certainly dont think the Jardiance justifies credit for any improvement ehealthme.com/ds/jardiance/...

[Pisces101]

Wonderful news!! Cause for celebration! Have you done anything else at all? Exercise? I am hoping I can report the same as you when I do my next tests..

[jodaer in reply to Pisces101]

No, unfortunately I'm not able to do much in the way of exercise because of pain when I walk. I used to walk for about an hour every day but no longer.

[Lifeatthetop]

I’m finding this site is intent on healthy living over drugs. The SGLT2s are the biggest break through in years for kidney function preservation, not to mention weight loss through the expulsion of glucose.

[jodaer in reply to Lifeatthetop]

Not me. I think a combination of both are the way to go. I think Jardiance is the main reason my proteinuria was down.

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

Great news Jodaer. Your hard work receives a just reward.

[jodaer in reply to Bassetmommer]

Thanks

[drmind]

So happy for you.

[jodaer in reply to drmind]

Thanks'

[Darlenia]

Wonderful news! It really makes your day! May it stay this way for years to come!

[Camppy3]

Good news, it is always nice to get that!

[CuriousCKD]

I’m thinking food choices may have a hand in reducing cholesterol. If you’re on Jardiance, maybe your food intake has reduced as well. Good news!