A 2-hour OGTT value of 0.95 mmol/L would be categorized as which risk level for HDL?

A 2-hour OGTT value of 0.95 mmol/L would be categorized as which risk level for HDL?

• A. Protective
• B. Low (risk)
• C. High (protective)
• D. Normal

Answer: (B)

HDL cholesterol is the “good” cholesterol, and higher levels are protective against heart disease while lower levels are linked to higher risk. A value of 0.95 mmol/L is below the usual threshold for adequate HDL, so it falls into the low HDL category, indicating a higher cardiovascular risk. The glucose tolerance value doesn’t affect HDL interpretation—the category is based on the HDL concentration itself.

HDL cholesterol is the “good” cholesterol, and higher levels are protective against heart disease while lower levels are linked to higher risk. A value of 0.95 mmol/L is below the usual threshold for adequate HDL, so it falls into the low HDL category, indicating a higher cardiovascular risk. The glucose tolerance value doesn’t affect HDL interpretation—the category is based on the HDL concentration itself.