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Is There Any Need Of Medication If Having Elevated LDL Levels?
my hasband his 83 , he is a diabetic but his sugar runs around 90 to 105, his ldl was 113 , should he be put on cholesterol med, I have high ldl and my hdl is 173. my ldl is 201, I have been on cholesterol pills for years and I don t understand why the dr want to put my husband on cholesterol pills. people are now suying lipotor for taken the pill and causes diabities
Wed, 12 Nov 2014
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YES
Especially in a Diabetic (which itself is a risk factor for heart and adds up)
One should aim for LDL cholesterol of 70 in such a situation
Take care
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
YES
Especially in a Diabetic (which itself is a risk factor for heart and adds up)
One should aim for LDL cholesterol of 70 in such a situation
Take care
Good luck
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