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My hdl is 28, my ldl is 69, total cholesterol is 208. triglycerides are 563. i have diabetes. am i in danger of having a stroke?

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Lipid profile: The HDL number is low, but your LDL is also low, to help to reduce atherosclerosis by itself. What is troubling is the high level of TG that could cause problems that you are also concerned about, GOOD! I suggest you see your GP ASAP, get together on a plan of diet modification and regular light exercise, and possibly testing to find out why high TG. You may need a statin if not on one already

Answered 9/16/2014

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Risk factors: Anyone is at risk for stroke. The most important focus should be on minimizing risk factors, which include age, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, clotting disorder, smoking, drugs, alcohol, etc. See your physician to get your risk factors under control in order to reduce your chances of having a stroke. http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=RISK

Answered 9/12/2014

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In the long term.: Technically, yes, high triglycerides and low HDL are vascular risk factors which can contribute to heart disease and stroke. Aerobic exercise in the long term will bring up the cardioprotective HDL and lowe your triglycerides. LDL is actually really good by the by. IF diet and exercise alone don't bring down your triglycerides, you'll need medication.

Answered 9/20/2014

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