What Does This Blood Report Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 9 Aug 2017

Question: Hi Doctor,
My name is XXXX XXXXXXX and I am a 34 year old male. In the last 1-2 year I have gained weight, almost 10 kilos (currently I am 88 kgs).

I have recently done my Master Health Check-up and following are my Cholesterol and blood sugar test results-

Heart (Cardiac)
Blood Test results as of 29 XXXXXXX 2017

Cholesterol Total 202
(Desirable <=200 mg/dL)

HDL Cholesterol 56
(Desirable >40 mg/dL)

Triglycerides 282
(Desirable <150 mg/dL)

T. Cholesterol/HDL Ratio 3.6
Desirable <5 (calc)

Direct LDL Cholesterol 114
(Desirable <=100 mg/dL)

LDL/HDL RATIO 2.0
VLDL CHOL, CALCULATED 56

(Diabetic) Blood Tests
Glucose 88
HbA1C 5.7
eAG 116.9 mg/dL

My Triglycerides/cholesterol levels are bothering me. Please let me know how bad my is cholesterol report? What should I do to control my cholesterol and blood sugar levels?
Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Rishu Saxena (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
mildly dyslipidemic.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for query.
Your lipids are mildly deranged.
No medical treatment is required.
For next 3 month follow strict life style modification changes.
Walk at a rate of 5 km/hr for 7 days a week for 30 min.
Do strenous physical exercise for atleast 3 times a week.If possible hit gym.
Eat lots of fibers in your diet.
Avoid carbohydrates with high glycemic index like sugar, white rice,sweet fruits.
Cap prelipid(Natural) take it twice daily for 3 months.
Use safolla olive or rice XXXXXXX oil.
Take omega 3 fatty acids(Fish oil) daily.
Start swimming or cycling.
Eat natural organic and low fat food.

Repeat lipid profile after 3 months.
if still deranged start taking Rosuvastatin 5 mg once daily at bed time.

You sugars are fine and need no treatment.

Follow up are welcome.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Rishu Saxena (33 minutes later)

Thank you for a prompt response.

>> Take omega 3 fatty acids(Fish oil) daily.
By this you mean some supplementary tablets/gels? If it is safe to take Omega 3 fatty acids in form of gels or tablets, can you suggest me which one should I take and how many each day?

Answered by Dr. Rishu Saxena (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
ON fish oil one tablet every day with breakfast.

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana