Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Recommendations
|
Lipid Profile |
Total Cholesterol |
LDL |
HDL |
Triglycerides |
Fasting Glucose |
|
Ideal |
<150 |
<70 |
>60 |
<100 |
60-90 |
|
Good |
<180 |
<100 |
>50 |
<110 |
<90 |
|
Current Standard (some risk) |
<200 |
<130 |
>40 for men >45 for women |
<150 |
60-110 |
|
Higher Risk |
200-239 |
>130 |
<40 for men <45 for women |
>150 |
110-125 |
|
High Risk |
240+ |
>160 |
Risk increases as HDL levels drop |
Risk increases as triglyceride levels increase |
125+ |
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