Cholesterol Level : Increase in cholesterol in the body is very dangerous. It can cause many serious problems. In the new guidelines issued regarding cholesterol, a level of more than 100 mg/dl has also been described as a danger signal. The Cardiological Society of India (CSI) has described dyslipidemia as a disease in which the cholesterol level in the blood increases.
India’s first guideline has been issued to make people aware about this and to treat it. It provides information about cholesterol level, bad cholesterol, good cholesterol and triglycerides level in the body. Let’s know what is said in this guideline…
What are the new cholesterol guidelines?
According to CSI, the disease of dyslipidemia is spreading rapidly in India, which is like a silent killer. The symptoms of this disease are not visible but it slowly starts taking root in the body and increases the risk of dangerous diseases like heart attack. Dr. Durjati Prasad Sinha, General Secretary of the Cardiological Society of India, has advised that people should get a lipid profile test done to identify cholesterol. A guideline has been made regarding its level.
What should the cholesterol level be?
Dr. Durjati Prasad says that in a normal body, the level of LDL-C i.e. bad cholesterol should be below 100 mg/dl and the level of HDL-C should be below 130 mg/dl. People who have high blood pressure problem, their LDL-C should be below 70 mg/dl and non-HDL should be below 100 mg/dl. A level higher or lower than this can spoil health.
Dr. JPS Sahne, Chairman of the Department of Cardiology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi and Chairman of the Lipid Guidelines, says that in patients who have problems like heart attack, stroke, chronic kidney disease or angina, the LDL-C level should be below 55 mg/dL or the non-HDL level should be below 85 mg/dL.
Measures to control cholesterol according to CSI
- Make lifestyle changes
- Exercise regularly
- Give up alcohol and tobacco
- Minimize sugar intake
- Statins, non-statin drugs, and fish oil are recommended for heart disease, stroke, or diabetes.
- For triglyceride levels greater than 500 mg/dL, fenofibrate, saraglitazor, and fish oil can be used.
- Go to a doctor and get better treatment.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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