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As a diabetic patient how to reduce ldl. i don't have cholesterol but my last ldl is 120?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Below 70 LDL: Being a diabetic LDL need to be below 70 per ACC/cardiology. Go on a low fat diet- Avoid saturated fats. Do regular exercise. After 6 months if no change,may have to start medications- Statins. How much is your hemoglobin A1C ?

Answered 7/23/2018

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