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What Does Total Cholesterol-238,triglycerides-170 And Glucose-109 Indicate?

I am 47 years old female, total cholesterol is 238, triglycerides 170 and glucose is 109, my question is I a diabetes history on my Mothers side, she is insulin dependent and her father died from diabetic complications, with these numbers am I headed in the direction of diabetes?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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Dear Madam,
Welcome to HCM,
Presuming what you mentioned as 109 is your fasting value i would say you are not in the danger zone yet. But seeing your cholesterol level and the family history i would suggest you to cut down on fats and try to lose 5-10% of your current body weight over the next 6 months. This will help you manage cholesterols better and also keep you in the safe zone as far as diabetes is concerned. To be absolutely sure about diabetes you can go for GTT (Glucose Tolerance Test ) this test will give you an exact idea about the current sugar levels & Your body's response to glucose challenge. With this test we might be able to predict the possibility of developing Diabetes in the near future and take precautions for it.
Hope i have answered your query
Dr.Riyaz Sheriff
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What Does Total Cholesterol-238,triglycerides-170 And Glucose-109 Indicate?

Dear Madam, Welcome to HCM, Presuming what you mentioned as 109 is your fasting value i would say you are not in the danger zone yet. But seeing your cholesterol level and the family history i would suggest you to cut down on fats and try to lose 5-10% of your current body weight over the next 6 months. This will help you manage cholesterols better and also keep you in the safe zone as far as diabetes is concerned. To be absolutely sure about diabetes you can go for GTT (Glucose Tolerance Test ) this test will give you an exact idea about the current sugar levels & Your body s response to glucose challenge. With this test we might be able to predict the possibility of developing Diabetes in the near future and take precautions for it. Hope i have answered your query Dr.Riyaz Sheriff