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High LDL 161

2025-09-04 06:52:33
Hb1ac is 5.6 Weight 75 Height 172cm HDL 57 Total cholesterol 240 Triglycerides 110 Bp 122/65 No other complaints I do work out daily Should I start medication now immediately?
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Try diet and exercise for ) months . If cholesterol is uncontrolled go for drugs.
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High protein , low carbohydrate diet

Answered2025-09-04 14:19:17

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