Question 1

what is the difference between a triglyceride level and blood sugar level?

Accepted Answer

The Thing they Check: Triglycerides measure...  Triglycerides (a form of fat) in the blood.

Blood sugar levels measure glucose.

The two are only loosely related and don't directly interact in any meaningful way.

Question 2

difference between ldl and triglyceride?

Accepted Answer

Types of lipids: A triglyceride is a molecular frame that has three fatty acids attached. This allows the fatty acids to be transported through the body. Types of these include "saturated" and "unsaturated" fats.
Ldl is low density lipoprotein. Lipoprotein is a complicated structure of lipids (fat) and proteins. 
Ldl is important, but in elevated or in a pathologic form is the basis for atherosclerosis.

Question 3

what's the difference between cholesterol and triglyceride level ?

Accepted Answer

Types of lipids: Lipids are the fat- (or oil-)soluble components of the body. There are a few types of lipids that doctors focus on: cholesterol &amp; triglycerides. The (total) cholesterol levels are of two types - HDL (good) &amp; LDL (bad). Triglycerides are a different lipid. LDL cholesterol &amp; triglycerides are often found in foods or have a dietary component. HDL has a genetic correlation (&amp; LDL as well). TTYD.

Question 4

have cholesterol levels tested. total: 4.6 mmol/l hdl:1.3 ldl:2.9 tryglycerides: 1.0 if i used formula should total value be ldl+hdl+ 20% triglycerides = 4.4 (not 4,6?) could this be due to difference between measuring and calculating or otherwise?

Accepted Answer

: Lab tests are indicators, not diagnosticians. All lab tests shouldn't be interpreted by the physician who thought it prudent to order the tests. They should be interpreted in light of your physical status, meds, health history, and the guidance that they can give your practitioner.  A 10 minute computer search its no substitute for a 600,000 minute medical education and aa lifetime of experience.

Question 5

i'm wondering if i do not eat fatty food, why is my triglycerides level high?

Accepted Answer

Weight and genes: Fasting triglyceride levels are predominantly determined by liver synthesis and how fast they are cleared from the blood. They are less affected by the amount of fat that is eaten. Liver triglyceride production increases with the usual western carbohydrate-rich diet. But the most important factors are genes and presence of obesity. If obese, weight loss can have dramatic tg lowering effects.

Question 6

what are triglyceride's?-my doctor called today said they were 150 went up to 186.i don't eat fatty foods.i don't eat that much at all

Accepted Answer

Triglycerides can be: Elevated by medications or especially by high-glycemic-index carbohydrates (high-fructose corn syrup is major offender). Fast foods like french fries are good example. Limit fried foods, fast foods, high starch foods (potatoes, white bread, rice, pasta). Some people have a genetic disposition to high tg's but your situation may be primarily dietary.

Question 7

are low non-fasting triglyceride levels (46 mg/dl) concerning if my diet is actually very normal (quite a lot of carbs, full-fat dairy)?

Accepted Answer

Stop worrying: Reference ranges are set so that a few percent of healthies fall outside. I'm going to assume you're basically healthy. Especially, low triglycerides means nothing. Relax and be thankful for good health.

Question 8

my recent triglycerides were at 450! how long can this number take to change with diet and exercise? is it  fat that takes long to work out of blood?

Accepted Answer

Fairly quickly: If you are compliant with weight reduction diet and exercise. Eat 3 meals/d and avoid snacks. Avoid alcohol, particularly inbetween meals. If you're overweight and Insulin resistant, high tg is one of the first signs of diabetes in the near future. Decrease fatty and junk food. Make sure the rest of your lipid panel is ok&gt; sometimes medication is needed for tg or glucose control.

Question 9

so i went to the lab to check my fat profile and when i get the results my triglycerides was on 48, isn't that too low? what should i do. my imc is 25

Accepted Answer

Not too low: Do not worry about your triglyceride level, it is fine.
What is imc?
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 10

my serum uric acid 7.5 & s.cholesterol 230& s.triglycerides 250. suggest me?

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High lipids: You lipids (l) appear to be significantly elevated, especially if they were fasting. Your uric acid (ua) level is also a bit above normal.You should see a physician to get some advice to see if weight loss or diet modification may help you lower your l. Ua is a known cardiovascular risk factor. Have a 24 hour urine collected to see how much ua is in it. You may be able to take meds to lower it.

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Have cholesterol levels tested. total: 4.6 mmol/l hdl:1.3 ldl:2.9 tryglycerides: 1.0 if i used formula should total value be ldl+hdl+ 20% triglycerides = 4.4 (not 4,6?) could this be due to difference between measuring and calculating or otherwise?

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I'm wondering if i do not eat fatty food, why is my triglycerides level high?

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What are triglyceride's?-my doctor called today said they were 150 went up to 186.i don't eat fatty foods.i don't eat that much at all

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Are low non-fasting triglyceride levels (46 mg/dl) concerning if my diet is actually very normal (quite a lot of carbs, full-fat dairy)?

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My recent triglycerides were at 450! how long can this number take to change with diet and exercise? is it fat that takes long to work out of blood?

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So i went to the lab to check my fat profile and when i get the results my triglycerides was on 48, isn't that too low? what should i do. my imc is 25

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