Question 1

Is the lab technician coming for triglycerides test sample collection vaccinated?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our lab technicians are fully vaccinated. Further, they also ensure safety throughout by wearing a mask, gloves and frequently sanitizing themselves during the sample collection.

Question 2

Does MFine provide the interpretation for the results along with the reports?

Accepted Answer

Yes, MFine provides the interpretation for the result along with the reports. You can also avail a free medical consultation with a doctor to understand your reports accurately. The doctor will also advise and prescribe medicines, if required, based on the results.

Question 3

How can I download my triglycerides test report?

Accepted Answer

Login to MFine app

Go to your profile
             Click on Attachment and Reports
           Click on Lab Report 
           Download the report

Question 4

Are there any discount offers running on triglycerides test?

Accepted Answer

Usually, you can avail up to a 50% discount on triglycerides test through MFine. However, the discount and test price may vary based on the  lab partner and location.

Question 5

How can I bring down my triglycerides level?

Accepted Answer

Here’s how you can bring down your triglyceride levels:

Cut down on carbohydrates, especially sugar.
         Cut down on refined foods and starchy grains.
         Exercise for about 30 minutes on most or all days of the week. Ensure that you consult with a doctor before starting any exercise program.
         Maintain an ideal weight by reducing the extra calories you consume.
         Limit alcohol intake.
         Consume healthy fats, such as those found in olive and canola oils and fatty fish like salmon and mackerel.
         Avoid trans fat and hydrogenated oils.
         Limit red meat.
         Stick to the medication schedule that your doctor may have prescribed to you to bring down your triglyceride levels.

Question 6

Does intermittent fasting lower triglyceride levels?

Accepted Answer

According to a study, intermittent fasting can reduce triglyceride levels by as much as 40% after meals in healthy but overweight subjects. The study was conducted on a group of individuals who ate normal meals for five days of the week and then fasted or ate low-calorie meals for two days. The findings of the study indicate that intermittent fasting is more effective at reducing triglyceride levels than daily calorie-restricted dieting. However, you must consult with your doctor before embarking on a fasting or dieting regimen.

Question 7

Do triglyceride levels change every day?

Accepted Answer

Triglyceride levels change throughout the day. The concentration is the least at around 3 a.m. It rises till mid-afternoon and then starts to decrease. The levels rise after heavy meals.
Pregnancy can lead to changes in triglyceride levels. Sometimes, triglyceride levels are 10-20% higher if the blood sample is collected from a person who was standing than when the sample is collected from a person who was lying down. Drastic weight loss can also affect triglyceride levels.

Question 8

What foods can cause my triglyceride levels to rise?

Accepted Answer

The following foods can increase your triglyceride levels:

Sugary foods and drinks, such as canned fruit, ice cream, sweetened yogurt, sweetened drinks, candy, jams, and jellies, milkshakes and smoothies, and foods and drinks that list honey, sucrose, corn syrup, glucose, fructose, and maltose as their primary ingredient
         Saturated and trans fat, as found in foods like fried foods, egg yolk, red meat, high-fat dairy, butter, fast food, lard, shortening, and chicken skin
         Refined grains and starchy foods, such as instant rice, bagel, pizza, pastries, pies, cookies, cakes, sugary cereals, and bread.
         Alcohol
         High-calorie foods like nuts, though healthy in moderate amounts, can raise triglyceride levels in some individuals

Question 9

Can stress increase triglyceride levels?

Accepted Answer

Long-term mental stress can cause cortisol levels to rise, which can lead to elevated triglyceride levels. You must take steps to manage emotional stress in your life.

Question 10

What are the warning signs of high triglyceride levels?

Accepted Answer

Usually, there are no medical symptoms of high triglyceride levels. Many individuals find out that they have elevated triglyceride levels only during routine health checks. However, very high triglyceride levels can trigger other medical conditions that present their own unique symptoms. The following are the early warning signs of very high triglycerides:

Fatty deposits under the skin. 
         Pain and swelling in the liver and spleen.  
         Inflammation of the pancreas. 
         Chest pain, severe headache, numbness, confusion, and blurred vision.

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