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How Can Cholesterol Levels Be Kept Under Control?

I am a 70 yr old female taking steroids for asthma, no copd 2wks ago had full panel & dr said cholesterol was on the high side, but didn't need meds. As I'm always hungry & gained 40# the. 1st day mo i was on them 5 yrs ago how do I proceed. It's steroids for life but would like a longer one. Dr gave me some meal planning kit but not helping much, also hypothyroidism & on meds
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Thanks for trusting healthcaremagic for your health problems.

As per your description, it seems your cholesterol level might be in borderline range. That's why physician did't prescribed medicines. You just need to stay away from fatty foods like cheese, paneer, oily foods. If you are of good physic and no problem in walking, start early morning walking. Initially for short duration and then increase upto 0.5 - 1 hour. Fast walking and running will have good effect on cholesterol metabolism. It will increase good cholesterol (HDL) in your body which helps in removing bad cholesterol (LDL, VLDL).
Stay healthy.

Regards
Dr. Hiren
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How Can Cholesterol Levels Be Kept Under Control?

Hi Thanks for trusting healthcaremagic for your health problems. As per your description, it seems your cholesterol level might be in borderline range. That s why physician did t prescribed medicines. You just need to stay away from fatty foods like cheese, paneer, oily foods. If you are of good physic and no problem in walking, start early morning walking. Initially for short duration and then increase upto 0.5 - 1 hour. Fast walking and running will have good effect on cholesterol metabolism. It will increase good cholesterol (HDL) in your body which helps in removing bad cholesterol (LDL, VLDL). Stay healthy. Regards Dr. Hiren