Hi just got a call from my GP about the above test and,was advised to alter my diet -Serum cholesterol level 5.6 mmol/L
Serum HDL cholesterol level 1.0 mmol/L
Serum cholesterol/HDL ratio 5.6 [0.0 - 5.0]; Outside reference range
Serum non high density lipoprotein cholesterol level 4.6 mmol/L
Should I be worried ?
Thanks in advance, Simon
Good morning, Bigsi 
Apologies but I can't help with analysing those results and I'm hoping someone else on the forum can. I see there's a Cholesterol Support Forum healthunlocked.com/choleste... but it doesn't look very active.
One of the tags in your post is type 2 diabetes: you may find something useful on this site diabetes.co.uk/?s=cholesterol
This is also an interesting read diabetes.co.uk/in-depth/wha...
Did your GP advise on what alterations you need to make to your diet? This forum is aimed at weight loss and that may not be your aim but, if so, please let me know and I'll tell you more about how it works.
All the best
Hi mine was 5.4 and I was put advised to take statin medication daily. Your GO practice ( if in UK) should offer you a health review and they use your cholesterol results along with other factors to determine your risk of having a stroke etc. within the next 10 years and offer advice accordingly. This could be medication, diet and exercise or a combination of all 3. Hope this helps.
From my husbands experience - and this is all I can go on - Our GP instantly wanted my husband on statins . He had similar to what we had read as not crazy alarming readings on Google and chatting to friends but the advice does differ - on - around the 5 mark but Dr now advised he should be aiming around 4- 4.5 . I feel it depends what other medical issues you have but it is hard to get off these tablets once prescribed . We radically looked at diet and together thought we will give it 6 months and luckily in our case it worked but you have to stick to it . My husband isn't a fan of medication but this was just our take .
I would work with your GP and ask for guidance as to what you should eat if you decide to do similar to us but I wouldn't choose to do this without a chat to a GP as we are all different and ensure you get follow up check ups if your choice is to try and resolve with better diet/ lifestyle .
Hey Simon,
It's understandable to feel concerned after receiving these test results, but try not to worry too much just yet. Your GP's advice to alter your diet is a positive step toward improving your cholesterol levels. Consider incorporating more heart-healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins while limiting saturated fats and cholesterol-rich foods. Regular exercise can also help boost your HDL cholesterol levels. It's essential to follow up with your GP for further guidance and monitoring. Remember, small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in managing cholesterol levels. Take care!
Hi, I've just been offered statins but I'm hoping to reduce levels by diet and exercise. I'll be incorporating porridge with a largely Mediterranean diet, and upping my exercise level. Lean protein, including oily fish, lots of salad leaves, and leafy green vegetables, few carbs especially refined or processed, and lots of sleep and water. I'll be having levels checked in three months to see if all of the above have made a positive change.
Hi CharlieChurch, thanks for your input and welcome to our Weight Loss Support forum. May I ask if you're also on a weight loss journey or just watching your cholesterol? Either way is fine by us.
Hi, both. I've piled on the pounds since contracting COVID and then an Achilles tendon injury so slowly building up my daily exercise and starting the fast800 way of eating.
Hi again CharlieChurch, this is the link to our pinned posts, where you'll find everything that we have to offer. Our Daily Diary is where we share our meal plans and the weekly weigh in is where we can keep track of our weight loss, as well as being able to support other members and of course, receive support to.
healthunlocked.com/weight-l...
As always we find participation to be the key to success, I hope to see you around
Thank you. That's very helpful.
You're welcome
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