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I am 46 years old athlete male. i do not suffer from any health problems. ldl is always high (220.6 mg/dl) hdl is good (60.58 mg/dl) and the triglycerides is (106.3 mg/dl), and the glucose-fasting is normal (88.2 mg/dl),do i need medication?

Q: i am 46 years old athlete male. i do not suffer from any health problems. ldl is always high (220.6 mg/dl) hdl is good (60.58 mg/dl) and the triglycerides is (106.3 mg/dl), and the glucose-fasting is normal (88.2 mg/dl),do i need medication?

: What is the total cholesterol? Are you diet controlling with a low fat low cholesterol diet? If your cholesterol is not very high and you are diet-controlling, you can discuss with your doctor whether or not a statin medicine would be helpful. Good luck to you!

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What is the total cholesterol? Are you diet controlling with a low fat low cholesterol diet? If your cholesterol is not very high and you are diet-controlling, you can discuss with your doctor whether or not a statin medicine would be helpful. Good luck to you!

Answered 4/26/2023

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A member asked:

I am 46 years old athlete male. i do not suffer from any health problems. ldl is always high (220.6 mg/dl) hdl is good (60.58 mg/dl) and the triglycerides is (106.3 mg/dl), and the glucose-fasting is normal (88.2 mg/dl),do i need medication?

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