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Is Medication Required For Cholesterol Level Of 5.1?
Question: Dear doctor.
I am a 35 year old male.
Overweight.
With type 2 diabetes (weight controlled)
And also well controlled hypertension.
Had a recent blood test. My colesterol is 5.1
Do i need medication for this?
I am a 35 year old male.
Overweight.
With type 2 diabetes (weight controlled)
And also well controlled hypertension.
Had a recent blood test. My colesterol is 5.1
Do i need medication for this?
Brief Answer:
You don't need medication.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
The normal range for total cholesterol level is under 200 mg/dl ( 5.1 mmol/l) so your cholesterol level of 5.1 mmol/l is borderline level .It is not high so you don't need medication for this.
You should do some lifestyle modifications to try to lower it including:
-Eat healthy foods (mostly green vegetables)
-Drink plenty of water
-Exercise regularly at least 40 min every day.
You should test again your cholesterol level after 3 months.
Hope it was of help.
Let me know if you have additional questions or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Regards!
Dr.Rovena Murati
You don't need medication.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
The normal range for total cholesterol level is under 200 mg/dl ( 5.1 mmol/l) so your cholesterol level of 5.1 mmol/l is borderline level .It is not high so you don't need medication for this.
You should do some lifestyle modifications to try to lower it including:
-Eat healthy foods (mostly green vegetables)
-Drink plenty of water
-Exercise regularly at least 40 min every day.
You should test again your cholesterol level after 3 months.
Hope it was of help.
Let me know if you have additional questions or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Regards!
Dr.Rovena Murati
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome!
Take care
Dr.Rovena
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome!
Take care
Dr.Rovena
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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