Low fat: He should adhere to a low fat diet, attempt weight loss if overweight, avoid XS alcohol, and, if he has diabetes, improve his sugar control. Recheck the lipids in 4 weeks and be sure he hasn't had a fatty meal in the 24 hours preceding and that he fasts for 8 hours before the test.
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