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low hdl and ldl

Just got my lips back, hdl was 37 ldl was 60 total 160, tries 250. Is this all right, hdl is low but so is my ldl. ( 55 year old male ) am I at any risk. thanks ps doctor does not seem concered, says lose weight and excersize.
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159619 tn?1707018272
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You're in pretty good shape, just work on the TGLs. Cut out the empty carbs like breads pastas  and sugars. Also, don't drink. Your ration is still considered healthy and your LDL is very low, you are a low risk profile.
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