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Lipid values
Test date 13 jan 2019
Cholesterol 220 mg/dl
Triglycerides 327 mg/dl
HDL 35 mg/dl
LDL120 mg/dl
CHOL/HDL ratio 6.3
HGBA1C 5.4 with all other CBC normal
Blood pressure 120/80 and ECG normal
Doctor kindly suggest if life style modification alone is sufficient for the above lipid profile or do I need to start any medication
No other co morbidities
History
Test date 23 dec 2017
Cholesterol 216 mg/dl
Triglycerides 323 mg/dl
HDL 43 mg/dl
LDL 108 mg/dl
CHOL/HDL ratio 5.0
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First of all, dont start any kind of statins. They have more side effects than benefit.
Now, your condition is completely reversible with simple diet and lifestyle modifications.
1. start two meals a day ( 11am and 7pm)
2. cut down processed carbs and start consuming healthy fats ( cold pressed oils, coconut oil, seeds and nut)
3. Reduce the amount of inflammatory foods in you diet
4. Start omega 3 fatty acid supplements
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