When measuring cholesterol levels (LDL‐C), I believe in Canada we use mmol/l and in the U.S. they use mg/dl. As such I would expect the PEBC to use mmol/l.
Just in case:
to convert mmol/l of total cholesterol, HDL or LDL cholesterol to mg/dl, multiply by 39
to convert mg/dl of total cholesterol, HDL or LDL cholesterol to mmol/l, divide by 39
* The above calculation only applies to the cholesterol readings mentioned.
to convert mmol/l of triglycerides to mg/dl, multiply by 89
to convert mg/dl of triglycerides to mmol/l, divide by 89
* The above calculation only applies to the triglyceride readings.
To convert mmol/l of glucose to mg/dl, multiply by 18.
To convert mmol/l of glucose to mg/dl, divide by 18.
* The above calculation only applies to the glucose readings.
When measuring cholesterol levels (LDL‐C), I believe in Canada we use mmol/l and in the U.S. they use mg/dl. As such I would expect the PEBC to use mmol/l.
Just in case:
* The above calculation only applies to the cholesterol readings mentioned.
* The above calculation only applies to the triglyceride readings.
* The above calculation only applies to the glucose readings.
Also take a look at the following guidelines:
Guideline for Adult Lipid Testing
Canadian Diabetes Association 2008 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes in Canada
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