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Ldl cholestrol is showing at 160mgl

2017-12-25 09:24:39
Please suggest is it dangerous. Had halwa and paranthas in the week before test. Will it get reduced if i reconduct test after few days and avoiding high ghee and oil diet for let say 15 days.
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Normal range of Cholesterol level values are different for different individuals dependant on the risk profile like having diabetes etc . Young individuals without risk factors can try life style modification at this level also and repeat after 6 months . Can wait for medicines . Level is high, definitely . A week of fatty food may not have an acute impact on the value .

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