One must really get it checked regularily - one thing I"ve learned is some bodies adjust in a very postiive way to the low carbing and some don't - that's why it's so important to get checked just in case you're one who doesn't - like a previous post I just read. Let's face it, we're all different genetically and really cannot tell others what may or may not be good for them. I used to really tout the low carb diet until I witnessed the low fat diet save my father's life. I will never, ever put it down again, but on the other hand, I prefer the low carb diet so I stay on it and get tested every year. I am borderline high, but my HDL's are so high my doctor said not to worry...thank goodness!