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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have slightly high cholesterol and slightly high glucose levels. What is my plan of action?? I go in for a followup with my doctor but if this is you, what did you do to reduce this?[/quote]

Talk with your doctor. Everyone's situation is unique to them.

In my case, glucose was in the diabetic range. Always had high cholesterol - bad genes. Dr prescribed both diabetes and cholesterol medication. Instead, I agreed to the cholesterol medication and a 3-month trial period of lifestyle changes. I walked regularly, changed my diet in various ways, lost 8-10 pounds, etc. After the 3 months, glucose was down to just above the pre-diabetes range. Doctor discontinued the cholesterol medication - diabetes exacerbates risk of cardiac event with my high cholesterol and family history of cardiovascular disease; but without diabetes range glucose levels, the risk reduces and doctor did not find continuing cholesterol meds necessary.

Since you indicate "slightly high glucose," I assume you're in the pre-diabetes range and not diabetes. So you probably don't need to start medication yet. You don't cite your height/weight, so don't know if you need to lose weight. But if you are overweight, try to lose some. Also, make sure you get plenty of sleep each night. I started going to bed a little earlier and it really did make a difference in the overall scheme.

Recommend meeting with a diabetes nutritionist who can tailor daily nutrition requirements for your specific circumstances. I met with one 3 times (covered by my insurance) and she was very helpful and practical.

You also don't indicate if you are physically active. If not, start.

I'm guessing that, even if you are physically active and fit and not overweight, dietary changes are part of your plan of action. If you also already eat well and don't have much room to improve, then I'm guessing you're just doomed and your glucose is what your glucose is.  But a dietician may also be able to identify some eating habits - when, how much, how many times throughout the day, etc - to better control glucose levels.

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