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Question: Doctor, I am 45 and recently checked my cholesterol last December(without fasting) it was around 301 and then recently i tested it , after changin diet (low carb / more fruits and vegetables) it came down to 241(with fasting) . I will continue this diet plan . Do i still need a statin please or can i continue with this diet and monitor cholesterol level every month.. Am not diabetic or hypertensive , checked HbA1c its normal as well. i am attaching my cholesterol reports .
Brief Answer:
Yes need till it comes normal hdl ,cholesterol and ldl levels
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear
It’s good you control diet and fasting but use it intermittently and multivitamins should be taken if regular fasting is done. What is your exact blood pressure and once ecg should be checked . You are doing very good just keep it for a month and continue all meds as usual ,once cardiologist visit will be helpful for long term Do yoga it’s very good learn breathing techniques like sky with meds it will also give results if combined with meds. Yes untill ldl comes down and cholesterol comes down to normal this life style diet modification is needed .
Yes need till it comes normal hdl ,cholesterol and ldl levels
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear
It’s good you control diet and fasting but use it intermittently and multivitamins should be taken if regular fasting is done. What is your exact blood pressure and once ecg should be checked . You are doing very good just keep it for a month and continue all meds as usual ,once cardiologist visit will be helpful for long term Do yoga it’s very good learn breathing techniques like sky with meds it will also give results if combined with meds. Yes untill ldl comes down and cholesterol comes down to normal this life style diet modification is needed .
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Dr. Raju A.T
Doctor ,Bp is around 122/74 .. usually around that . I don’t take any meds .
ECG I checked with Apple Watch and it’s usually normal ..
ECG I checked with Apple Watch and it’s usually normal ..
Brief Answer:
Cholesterol and ldl should be low
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear
ECG via clinician should be checked and cholesterol should low up to 180 and ldl near 100 until lifestyle’s modification is needed , what is your BMI ? and at your levels of lipids medicine is needed and plus things I mentioned above too
Cholesterol and ldl should be low
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear
ECG via clinician should be checked and cholesterol should low up to 180 and ldl near 100 until lifestyle’s modification is needed , what is your BMI ? and at your levels of lipids medicine is needed and plus things I mentioned above too
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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