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2020-08-12 10:30:10
My mother is 49 years old. She has cholesterol of 238mg/dl and LDL of 176mg/dl..the ldl:hdl ratio is also high. What to do?
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Try tp reduce  intake of carbohydrate and oily food

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Pls share printed reports.

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U need to use statins and some other medications... Need more details like does she has any comorbid conditions?
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