Your lab results tell a story. This book teaches you to read it.
Millions of people living with, or at risk for, chronic conditions receive blood test results every year without truly understanding what the numbers mean. Your Chronic Disease Lab Guide was written to change that.
Written by Sonya M., CLS, a Clinical Laboratory Scientist with more than 20 years of experience in U.S. diagnostic medicine who received her medical education at a leading university outside the United States, this practical guide explains the lab markers behind five of the most common chronic health conditions:
Diabetes and blood sugar disordersHeart disease and cholesterol abnormalitiesThyroid dysfunctionKidney diseaseAutoimmune conditionsUsing The Patient's Compass Method(TM), a simple four-point framework, you'll learn how to:
Understand what each lab number actually measures, in plain EnglishTrack your results over time and spot meaningful trends earlyRecognize which results call for prompt medical attentionPrepare clear, focused questions for every doctor visitSee how everyday lifestyle factors can influence your lab values