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How To Avoid High Cholesterol And Diabetes?

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Posted on Fri, 13 Jun 2014
Question: I have had slightly high cholesterol 203 and blodd sugar 103(fasting) for about 6 months i am 5 ft 9 and weigh 170 I workout out 3 -4 days a week. I think i i need to change my diet but not sure how.
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Give me further details

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
I am glad to know that you are concerned about your health.

I would like to know a few more details to help you better:
1. Any history of hypertension?
2. Any alcohol consumption or smoking?
3. Any history of high blood pressure?
4. Your Fasting blood sugar is normal. But any history of diabetes in past?
5. I suppose the weight you have mentioned is in lbs. If it is, then your weight is fine.
6. Your eating habits?
7. Your lifestyle- Sedentary or active?

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me and answer these questions preferably in point wise manner.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (11 minutes later)
NO hypertension
drink an alcoholic bev 3 -5 times per week
no high BP
no diabetes but according to the medical review i took for work 103 was high for fasting
yes in pounds
not good breakfast eater usually skip it,, healthy lunch (salad) and decent dinner but usually not until about 8 pm.
fairly active life style
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Little Modification is required.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.

You have a good active life style, with no other risk factor for deranged lipid profile.

Only a few things you need to observe and modify:

1. Quit Alcohol. I won't suggest even once in a while. Alcohol is the most common reason for derangement of lipid profile.

2. Prefer to have a good breakfast, an average satiety lunch and a light dinner.

3. Avoid or moderate the amount of Potatoes, Oil, Unsaturated fat, butter, rice.

4. Exercise daily, your weight is fine, but a slight reduction in weight with these life style changes would give you a desired cholesterol levels.

I am sure you would follow this and would live a healthy and happy life.

If you have any further query please ask me.

Stay Healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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How To Avoid High Cholesterol And Diabetes?

Brief Answer: Give me further details Detailed Answer: Dear Friend. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. I am glad to know that you are concerned about your health. I would like to know a few more details to help you better: 1. Any history of hypertension? 2. Any alcohol consumption or smoking? 3. Any history of high blood pressure? 4. Your Fasting blood sugar is normal. But any history of diabetes in past? 5. I suppose the weight you have mentioned is in lbs. If it is, then your weight is fine. 6. Your eating habits? 7. Your lifestyle- Sedentary or active? This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me and answer these questions preferably in point wise manner. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD