Is a triglyceride level of 1.86 mmol/L considered high?
Recently, I had my triglycerides measured and would like to ask a doctor: is a triglyceride level of 1.86 considered high?
Doctor's answer (1)
A triglyceride level of 1.86 mmol/L is considered slightly elevated, but has not yet reached a severely high level.
Under normal circumstances, the reference range for triglycerides is set at 0.56-1.7 mmol/L. According to this standard, a triglyceride level of 1.86 mmol/L is slightly above the normal range, indicating a borderline elevated level. This borderline elevation warrants attention, as although it may not immediately cause obvious symptoms, long-term persistence at this level may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Moreover, in clinical practice, hypertriglyceridemia is generally defined as a triglyceride level exceeding 2.26 mmol/L. Therefore, a value of 1.86 mmol/L, although above the normal range, does not yet meet the criteria for hypertriglyceridemia.
For cases of mildly elevated triglycerides, it is recommended to maintain a balanced diet, increase physical activity, control body weight, limit alcohol consumption, and quit smoking. If triglyceride levels remain persistently elevated despite these measures, or if other cardiovascular disease risks are present, such as hypertension, diabetes, or elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, further pharmacological treatment may be required.
