Reasons Behind High Triglyceride Levels
- Insulin resistance – this occurs if your body will not respond to the insulin that your body produce. As a result, sugar will not be able to enter into the cells and instead remain in the blood stream.
- Genetics – problems with triglycerides can also run in families. Those with family history may have yellowish fatty deposits on their skin. High triglycerides and HDL cholesterol levels due to genetic predisposition are related to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes.
- Beverages and Food – certain beverages and foods seem to affect the level of triglyceride more than others. If you have diabetes, your body have less tolerance for these foods. Some of these foods are cakes, cookies, beverages, candies, etc.
How to Lower Triglyceride Levels
If you have both diabetes and high level of triglyceride, you should exercise regularly and eat healthily. Your diet should consist less sugar, carbohydrates, trans fat and saturated fats. You should eat more of foods rich in healthy fats such as avocado, fatty fish, seeds, nuts and olive oil.
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