Dear Sir/Madam, my mother has high cholesterol. As per her latest blood report, it is 248. She is 58 years old. Please suggest foods and dietary control. Regards, Pramila Patil

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Dr Hema Pratima

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Fellowship in Diabetes Mellitus
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Total cholesterol is high. Limit fried foods, saturated fats, red meat, sweets. Encourage oats, fiber, nuts, fruits. Walking 30 mins daily helps. Recheck in 3 months.

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