@Yellredder , Canadian lipid parameters are similar to the Australian parameters posted by
@ausGeoff .
I went on statins because my LDL stats were high and above the guidelines. It was my high LDLs that skewed my stats.
June 2024
Total Cholesterol 6.50 mmol/Ls
LDL 4.41 mmol/Ls
HDL 1.85 mmol/Ls
Triglycerides 0.54 mmol/Ls
It is a personal choice as to whether one chooses to go on statins or not, but do listen to your Dr as they have a more complete picture of your health profile.
I chose to go on statins after resisting them for several years. My LDLs have come in range which I am personally happy with.
High Triglycerides are a risk. The Canadian cardiovascular society sets them at <2.21 mmol/Ls. High Triglycerides are a risk indicator for not just cardio vascular events due to build up of fats in the blood, but strokes.
HDLs should be above >1.19 mmol/Ls according to my own lab lipid parameters.
Many members here have reduced their Triglycerides and raised their HDL by going on a very low carb, high fat diet. LDL Lipids however can rise on this diet. This is a much debated subject. Cardiovascular specialists still tend towards reducing LDLs as do the medical establishment in general, although there is an increasing acknowledgment that for T2 diabetes management, a Low carb , high fat diet will help bring down blood sugars, raise Triglycerides and HDLs.
With the decrease in triglycerides and increase in HDLs you may see a rise in LDLs. Some say with the rise in LDLs on Very low carb, high fat diets the LDL particles are larger particles, not the dense particles associated with negative health outcomes , however the only way to know the LDL density is with a apoB test.
My suggestion is to do as much research as possible on lipids and risk as well as take your Drs concerns on board. I've tried to give you a balanced view. I should also point out that I am not a HCP.
Edited to add the last sentence.
