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Quick one about cholesterol levels

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oiwheresthecoffee · 24/06/2012 11:13

I had a blood test for work and was wondering about my results.

My total cholesterol was 5.5 , HDL was 1.85 and my triglucerides was 0.65...im not sure if this is ok or just slightly higher than desirable as i do no exercise..i dont seem to have LDL results on it though. Can anyone tell me ?
Thanks !

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TheLightPassenger · 24/06/2012 11:50

total is a bit high, but HDL (good cholesterol) and triglicerides are v good, so ratio of good to bad cholesterol is likely to be pretty good, they almost certainly wouldnt suggest statins with those readings.

oiwheresthecoffee · 24/06/2012 12:58

Thats good to know thank you. Our occupational health didnt seem concerned at all but i was just curious. :)

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