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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