I recently had my semi annual blood test and was told that my total cholesterol was 199 and my LDL was 116. My physician has prescribed a statin drug and I do not want to start taking those drugs. Does 116 require me to be on drugs..My triglicerides is 128 and I am diabetic
Your LDL level is towards upper range.Other parameters are within normal limit. At present you only need diet and lifestyle modification.If raised LDL persists then you should take medicines due to concomitant diabetes mellitus. You should reduce your weight if you are overweight. You should avoid red meat and high fat milk products. Cook food in olive or canola oil. You should take limited salt in your diet. Take lot of fruits and vegetables.You should also increase your physical activity in the form of walking and exercise. You can also do meditation and yoga.It will help a lot. Hope I have answered your question.
Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Does LDL Of 116 Require Drugs?
Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Your LDL level is towards upper range.Other parameters are within normal limit. At present you only need diet and lifestyle modification.If raised LDL persists then you should take medicines due to concomitant diabetes mellitus. You should reduce your weight if you are overweight. You should avoid red meat and high fat milk products. Cook food in olive or canola oil. You should take limited salt in your diet. Take lot of fruits and vegetables.You should also increase your physical activity in the form of walking and exercise. You can also do meditation and yoga.It will help a lot. Hope I have answered your question. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan