Cholesterol and diet

Had my 3 month test and everything more or less ok Hba was 39. Of slight concern was low HDL chlosterol/ high triglycerides although both just within range I’d like them to be better. Is there anything obvious I can do ? I’ve lost 3 stone now 87kg so pretty much ok I’m 6ft. I walk 70/80 miles a week. Diet is decent maybe could add more fruit vegetables. I’m a bit surprised by the result tbh considering my lifestyle now. Oh and I’m 53 if that’s relevant. Any suggestions on diet or anything else appreciated.

Rachox said:

Did you fast for your lipid panel? Surgeries don’t generally ask people to fast any more but I like to then the levels will always be comparing like with like. Triglycerides can be artificially elevated if not fasted.

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Ah interesting I didn’t think about that. How about hydration can that effect it, was quite a hot day and I’d walked a few miles to the hospital. Not sure what to answer in regard to diet is “ decent “ I think pretty much like I said when I first got diagnosed I was much stricter. Now I have a few treats but I think all it’s probably still better than the masses. But my only fruit intake really is bananas and Melon and I virtually have no veg at all.