Is 110 LDL cholesterol bad?

If you have risk factors for heart disease, typically, we want to have that number less than 70. Borderline LDL levels range between 110 and 129 and anything greater than 130 is considered high.

What should total cholesterol be for diabetics?

The total cholesterol is the sum of the cholesterol in LDL, HDL and triglyceride particles. For LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, a healthy reading for someone with diabetes is 100 mg/dl or less. If you have diabetes and heart disease, the desired number is 70 mg/dl or less.

What can I take instead of statins to lower cholesterol?

7 cholesterol-lowering alternatives to statins

• Fibrates. Mostly used for lowering triglyceride levels in patients whose levels are very high and could cause pancreatitis.
• Plant stanols and sterols.
• Cholestyramine and other bile acid-binding resins.
• Niacin.
• Policosanol.
• Red yeast rice extract (RYRE)
• Natural products.

Is there a connection between high cholesterol and diabetes?

Diabetes and high cholesterol often occur together The American Heart Association (AHA) states that diabetes often lowers HDL (good) cholesterol levels and raises triglycerides and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Both of these increase the risk for heart disease and stroke.

Why do diabetics get high cholesterol?

If you have type 2 diabetes, you might have high cholesterol levels, too. With type 2 diabetes, your body doesn’t regulate or use glucose (sugar) the way it should. That can lead to too-high levels of glucose in your blood. High glucose levels can contribute to other health conditions, including high cholesterol.

What is the best over the counter medicine for high cholesterol?

Niacin. A form of vitamin B, niacin is available over-the-counter and has been suggested to improve a component of cholesterol known as HDL (“good” cholesterol). Niacin may work to increase HDL levels—it is also available in higher strengths by prescription as Niaspan ER.