cholesterol

harrys

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my last choesteral reading was 5.9
is that a bit too high
if yes
what foods should i avoid
drink very little beer
one or two lucozade a week
tia
 

Dennis

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Hi harrys

Yes, 5.9 is quite high. Under 5 is generally regarded as ok but if you are diabetic, the medics like you to have a lower cholesterol level than a non-diabetic, around 4. Cholesterol is a complex subject but many people have found that by reducing the carboyhdrate in their diets, they can make a big reduction in cholesterol. For a start that would mean no more Lucozade. This is almost pure glucose and probably the worst thing any diabetic can have unless they are trying to treat a hypo. There are also tablets your doc can prescribe that will reduce the cholesterol.