Hi Sir, I checked my cholesterol levels last month and the report showed high cholesterol. Can you please advise how to reduce my cholesterol levels? Please find my report attached. Thanks, Kartheek.

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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Elevated cholesterol requires dietary changes, exercise, and sometimes medication. You should take a Lipid Profile and HbA1c to guide management based on risk factors.

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Take a Lipid Profile Test Test or Take a HbA1c Test (Hemoglobin A1c) Test

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Answered 16/09/2025

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