I run a small breakfast-and-lunch spot, so my day is built around tasting, scraps, and the 'just one bite' economy. I had annual labs done because my doctor likes to keep an eye on things after 40 lbs down. I expected the usual.
Instead, two numbers moved in directions I didn't predict: my A1c dropped a little more, but my ferritin came back low. Not scary-low, just enough to explain why I've been dragging through the 6am prep.
The weird part is the appetite side stayed the same, so I can't blame everything on eating less. I'm waiting to hear what my doctor wants to do, but meanwhile I'm trying to add iron-rich food without turning it into another project.
Anyone else have labs zig when your habits zagged?