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What level of high cholesterol requires medication?
What level of high cholesterol requires medication?
What level of high cholesterol requires medication?
You will require medicines if you have already had a heart attack or stroke or have peripheral arterial disease. Your LDL cholesterol level is 190 mg/dL or higher. You are 40-75 years old and have diabetes and an LDL cholesterol level of 70 mg/dL or higher.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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How do I maintain normal cholesterol levels?
By eating right and exercising everyday to ensure there no further build up of plaque.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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How long can you go with uncontrolled high cholesterol?
People had the risk of develpoing heart diseases had uncontrolled cholesterol for 7 years or more.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What meat can I eat with high cholesterol?
White meat such as fish, chicken are preferred to keep cholesterol levels in check.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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How fast can cholesterol levels change?
It take months for cholesterol levels to change.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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