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My s. tringlyceride is 291 mg/dl. normal range is 50-150 mg/dl. what does it mean in non technical term? i have ckd

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Too much Sugar: Triglycerides are the fat storage molecules made from excess sugar in the diet. These molecules thicken up the blood and lead to more arterial damage that leads to plaques of cholesterol blocking the artery.

Answered 11/7/2013

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