Apologies but I can't help with analysing those results and I'm hoping someone else on the forum can. I see there's a Cholesterol Support Forum healthunlocked.com/choleste... but it doesn't look very active.
One of the tags in your post is type 2 diabetes: you may find something useful on this site diabetes.co.uk/?s=cholesterol
Did your GP advise on what alterations you need to make to your diet? This forum is aimed at weight loss and that may not be your aim but, if so, please let me know and I'll tell you more about how it works.
Hi mine was 5.4 and I was put advised to take statin medication daily. Your GO practice ( if in UK) should offer you a health review and they use your cholesterol results along with other factors to determine your risk of having a stroke etc. within the next 10 years and offer advice accordingly. This could be medication, diet and exercise or a combination of all 3. Hope this helps.
From my husbands experience - and this is all I can go on - Our GP instantly wanted my husband on statins . He had similar to what we had read as not crazy alarming readings on Google and chatting to friends but the advice does differ - on - around the 5 mark but Dr now advised he should be aiming around 4- 4.5 . I feel it depends what other medical issues you have but it is hard to get off these tablets once prescribed . We radically looked at diet and together thought we will give it 6 months and luckily in our case it worked but you have to stick to it . My husband isn't a fan of medication but this was just our take .
I would work with your GP and ask for guidance as to what you should eat if you decide to do similar to us but I wouldn't choose to do this without a chat to a GP as we are all different and ensure you get follow up check ups if your choice is to try and resolve with better diet/ lifestyle .
It's understandable to feel concerned after receiving these test results, but try not to worry too much just yet. Your GP's advice to alter your diet is a positive step toward improving your cholesterol levels. Consider incorporating more heart-healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins while limiting saturated fats and cholesterol-rich foods. Regular exercise can also help boost your HDL cholesterol levels. It's essential to follow up with your GP for further guidance and monitoring. Remember, small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in managing cholesterol levels. Take care!
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