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My hdl 28, ldl 140, triglyceride 315, total cholestrol 237 ? what should i do ?

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Dr. George Mathew answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Consult MD: U need to have ideal body weight u r HDL is low.Increase it by daily exercise.Triglycerides need be below 150. Low carbohydrate diet, daily exercise and omega 3 fish oil at least 4 gm daily. Because of low hdl, u r LDL should be around 70.U need to reduce saturated fat to less than 7% of daily fat.U may need a statin.No more than 2-4 ounces of alcohol daily or avoid it. Check and treat diabetes.

Answered 3/11/2023

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