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Ldl 232 hdl 63.1 fbs 92 nonsmoker 37 no family history of diabetics or strokes. can i get down ldl only by exercises and diets & when to check again?

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Conservative first..: ...is almost always best in my opinion when it comes to trying to realign cholesterol numbers in a person who has risk or lifestyle factors which can be changed. I always try to convince my patients to try conservative lifestyle changes before jumping to medications. If you're truly motivated and committed to the mission then, you stand a great chance of improving SOMETHING on a long term basis.

Answered 7/16/2014

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Dietand exercise: are important but to get LDL form 232 to below 130 may be very difficult without meds, What was your total cholesterol? try the diet and exercise for 3 months then get cholesterol panel repeated and go from there.

Answered 7/16/2014

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Unlikely: your LDL sounds like its a genetic or inherited condition. Of course exercise and diet should be implemented but its unlikely to get a 100+ drop in LDL with life style changes alone . It cant hurt to try x 3 mos and redraw but after that a drug should be initiated.

Answered 10/4/2016

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