Triglycerides
How do I lower triglyceride levels?
I asked you guys about how serious is an enlarged heart last month. Since then I have found out that my triglyceride level is 437 and that my hemoglobin count is 14. The highest it should be is 15. I was told I am heading for diabetes. I have lost 8 lbs in the last 2 weeks (308 to 300). What can I do to lower my levels without medication. I don't have another consult with the doctor for a week.
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- Your hemoglobin level has nothing to do with diabetes. It only tells you how effective your blood is at carrying oxygen. In general, a higher hemoglobin is better. Hemoglobin A1C - is a totally different test. Doctors use it on diabetics to tell how well they have been managing their glucose levels. If your triglycerides & cholesterol are that high, you should already be on a prescription medication. However, you can also take niacin supplements which have been proven to lower "bad" cholesterol & raise "good" cholesterol levels. Most importantly, of course, diet & exercise!
- Your triglyceride level is high. The following persons are liable to become diabetic. (1) Hereditory factors.(parents, brothers & sisters having diabetes. (2) Overweight & belly stomach. (3) Over 45 years of age. (4) Community more suceptible for diabetes. (5) Women who had gestational diabetes and those who had delivered a baby having a weight more than 4 Kg. (6) High Blood Pressure.(above 140/90 mm Hg) (7) Persons having high triglycerides level. (8) Persons having high cholesterol in the blood. Persons with symptoms 2, 6, 7, 8 above are liable for heart attack. Please note that heart attack and diabetes can be prevented or postponed. Please see the webpage for more details on Triglyceride Level.
- Further to the previous posts, omega-3 fatty acid supplements have demonstrated TG-lowering effects in clinical trials and practice. And, of course, calorie and fat/cholesterol restricted diets. Good job on the weight loss! Keep it up.
- of course medication will help but the most impoortant thing is the diet; get rid of the greasy yummy fried foods; stick to fruits, veggies, lean meat, oatmeal. maybe consult with a nutritionist
- Your hemoglobin is in a healthy range, do you mean Hemoglobin A1C? About your high triglyceride level. Vitamins like niacin has been used to lower trigylceride levels. Omega 3 fatty acids can increase your good cholesterol, HDL (high density lipoprotein.)
