What is cholesterol
Although cholesterol has become a scary word today, your body actually needs cholesterol for many metabolic essential processes including hormone production, production of bile, fat synthesis and absorption of nutrients, including vitamin D, which are needed for the efficient working of your metabolism.
Where does cholesterol come from?
Your body is quite capable of producing all the cholesterol it needs. So any cholesterol we get through food—especially saturated fats, trans fats—simply leads to an excess of cholesterol, which, along with the fat is absorbed into the bloodstream. As LDL levels rise, cholesterol begins to get deposited on artery walls, narrowing them and increasing the risk of cardiac disease and strokes.
Diabetes–cholesterol connection
Type 2 diabetes, even with good blood sugar control has been linked to high levels of triglycerides and low levels of HDL. Some diabetics have low levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and high levels of LDL (bad cholesterol), this condition is called diabetes dyslipidemia. It is quite common in type two diabetics
Treating high cholesterol in diabetics
For diabetics it is imperative that they treat both conditions. This will also bring down the risk of heart problems. Diet plays an important role in both intake of cholesterol and raising blood sugar levels (BSL). A good diet, rich in complex carbs, fiber, micronutrients, vitamins and low on the GI scale is good for weight loss. Exercise is equally important. Getting at least 150 minutes of physical exercise a week can help keep your blood sugar in check and help you lose weight too.
Prevention—lifestyle changes
In addition to diet changes, one also needs to adopt healthy lifestyle habits, for instance:
- Stop smoking, it increases LDL movement into cells.
- Do both cardiovascular exercise (jogging, walking) and resistance training (bodyweight exercises, weight training). Exercise has been shown to increase HDL levels and reduce LDL levels
- Lose excess weight. Losing even 5 to 10% of body weight has a significant effect on both BSL and cholesterol
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