I have been a diabetic for the past 8 years. My fasting blood sugar is 122 mg/dL, and post-lunch sugar is 165 mg/dL. However, my triglyceride levels remain high, around 300?400 mg/dL, while my total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL. I noticed that when I take Lipikind tablets, my triglycerides reduce, but they increase again to 350?400 mg/dL after stopping the medicine. I am currently taking Glador M3 Forte twice daily. What could be the possible cause of persistently high triglycerides, and what should I do?
Asked by Female, 38 · 6 hours ago
High triglyceride levels in people with long-standing diabetes are most commonly due to insulin resistance, which affects the way the body handles fats. Even if blood sugar looks fairly controlled, hidden sugar spikes after meals, excess body weight, high intake of refined carbohydrates, sugary foods, fried items, and alcohol may keep triglycerides high. Other possible causes include fatty liver, low physical activity, or thyroid problems. Lipikind tablet (Atorvastatin) reduces triglycerides and cholesterol, so levels rise again when it is stopped because the underlying cause has not been corrected. Your current sugar control is reasonable, but you may still need tighter post-meal sugar control to further improve lipid levels. You should continue medicines only as advised by your doctor and not stop them on your own. Along with treatment, strict diet control, regular walking or exercise, weight reduction if needed, and avoiding sugar and refined carbs are very important. Your doctor may also consider long-term statin therapy or adding other lipid-lowering medicines, such as fibrates or omega-3 fatty acids, if required.
