Hi doctor! my mother is 48 years old and she has diabetes. We take good care of her diet but still, her cholesterol levels always remain up. Doctor please tell me what are the medical conditions that can worsen cholesterol levels?

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Dr. Priya PalimkarCardiologist25yrs exp

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Medical conditions that can become a reason for high cholesterol levels include: diabetes, kidney disease, hiv/aids, lupus, and hypothyroidism. There are few medications that can affect cholesterol levels. These are usually taken for treating diseases such as: acne, high blood pressure, cancer, organ transplants, and irregular heartbeats.

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Dr. Vivek KumarGeneral Physician15yrs exp

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Hi, in her case uncontrolled diabetes, liver issues, metabolic syndrome, thyroid, diet & weight might be responsible factors. Blood tests might help to find out the main culprit. Diet control, wt reduction, regular medicines will help to control high cholesterol levels. Can consult online via private consult for detalied & personalized treatment plan.

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