Dear sir I have diabetes reading of 106 FBS, 190 PPBS, triglycerides of 229, other readings are normal. I have diabetes since 9 years. I am taking now glycomet gp2 one tablet in the morning and also at night. Do you advise any medicine for triglycerides or change in medicine for diabetes. Any other piece of advise.

Dr. Nitin SahuEndocrinologist35yrs exp

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Diet Tips to Reduce High Triglycerides High triglycerides don't get the attention of bad cholesterol, but they can be just as dangerous for your heart. Lifestyle changes that include a healthy diet can help to lower both triglycerides and your cholesterol levels. High triglycerides can have just as much of an impact on your heart as other heart disease risks, such as high cholesterol. Studies show that as more INDIANS have become overweight over the past 30 years, high triglycerides have become a problem for about one in five people. "Research suggests that high triglycerides may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Knowing your triglyceride level is as important as knowing your good and bad cholesterol numbers In many cases, high triglycerides and low 'good' cholesterol numbers go together, and these risks may run in families.? A healthy diet to lower triglycerides is an important part of getting your triglycerides under control. As a matter of fact, according to the American Heart Association, healthy choices in diet and exercise are even more important than medication to lower triglycerides for most people. Healthy or High: Understanding Triglyceride Numbers "You want to keep your triglyceride number under 150. The higher your number goes, the more you are at risk, Here are the numbers you should know: ?Normal triglycerides are less than 150 mg/dL. ?Borderline triglycerides are between 150 and 199 mg/dL. ?Over 200 mg/dL is too high. ?Over 500 mg/dL is very high. "High triglycerides are associated with obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, and thyroid disease. The first thing your doctor will do is try to correct any of these problems. Over the long term, the most important thing you need to do is make lifestyle modifications to keep triglycerides in check.  

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