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My total cholesterol 165 hdl 42 ldl 109 in fresh report n I am diabetic since 5 y age 54 weight 83 also depression from last 10 y on medicine all. Fbs 99 pp 155 but how can I decrease my ldl level which is bad cholesterol also tell is it serious for heart attack or heart issue pls advice.
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Yes, raised ldl is bad for heart and causes coronary artery disease. From history that you have provided 1. You should take diet which is low in cholesterol. 2. Exercise regularly (at least 150 min of aerobic exercises per week). 3. Take ldl lowering medications.
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