Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I recently got diagnosed with high cholesterol and pre diabetes. i don't want to take statins so i was wondering if it was possible to lower it with diet and exercise and fish oil? i've already lost 14 pounds and have been on a diet since finding out?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Cholesterol: Good work on losing 14 lbs! This is one way to lower cholesterol and decrease risk of developing diabetes. Plant based diet, avoiding sugar rich and processed foods are helpful. Fish oil may decrease triglycerides but can increase LDL cholesterol. Better to eat real fish and get natural nutrients plus protein.
Answered 2/18/2021
3 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
If I am having both myalgia and Diabetes from Statin therapy, should I stop statin therapy and go for non-statin cholesterol lowering medicine?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My cholesterol is 172, HDL is 45, triglycerides 45, LDL is119. The general physician is suggesting statins. Is it necessary or not? (diabetes and RA , BP 105/65, weight 145).
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Total chol-216, hdl-40, Ldl-109, triglycerides-335. Total chol 256 March '13. Dr. wanted statins. Have had side effects. Fish oil and lost 15lbs.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Cadio cath 30%lad blood works normal put on statins can I replace that with fish oil or natural alternative if so what and how much, is 30%lad bad. Ta
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Male 28, my cholesterol 200, HDL 40, LDL 135, tg 275. These are with fish oil capsule. Do i need to take statin as well. My profession does not allow life style changes?
How to lower ldl cholesterol without taking statins. Already taking Raloxifen, fish oil , and Niacin. Also dosages .
Have high cholesterol, scared to take statins due to diabetes risk in women from drug,is this a real risk,is there a safer way to lower, like sterols?
Tc 240, trig 45, HDL 85, LDL 146. Intolerant of statins, fibrates, Zetia (ezetimibe) and niacin.Diet good, exercise and take fish oil. Any other therapies?
I am a healthy, fit, 47 year-old man with high cholesterol, good family history for heart disease, bad for diabetes. Should I take a statin?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
