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- noun metrology Symbol for the
deciliter (decilitre ), anSI unit offluid measure equal to 10−1liters (litres ).
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Examples
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Anything less than 60 mg/dL is low, although severe symptoms due to hypoglycemia are not likely unless the blood sugar is below 50 mg/dL.
What is HI? 2010
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His blood sugar level was a whopping 1854 mg.dL, which is extremely high.
I’ll see your ketoacidosis and raise you a renal failure | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. 2006
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Experts recommend that you keep your total cholesterol under 200 mg/dL, which is about the average for adults.
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Optimal LDL "Bad" Cholesterol is: less than 100 mg/dL
Suzanne O'Malley: Day 10: Men, Women and Kids -- Know Your 5 Heart Health Numbers Suzanne O'Malley 2012
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Very High "Bad" Cholesterol is: 190 mg/dL and above.
Suzanne O'Malley: Day 10: Men, Women and Kids -- Know Your 5 Heart Health Numbers Suzanne O'Malley 2012
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Near Optimal LDL "Bad" Cholesterol is: 100-129 mg/dL
Suzanne O'Malley: Day 10: Men, Women and Kids -- Know Your 5 Heart Health Numbers Suzanne O'Malley 2012
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An HDL cholesterol of anything more than 40 mg/dL is protection against heart disease.
Suzanne O'Malley: Day 10: Men, Women and Kids -- Know Your 5 Heart Health Numbers Suzanne O'Malley 2012
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Borderline high LDL "Bad" Cholesterol is: 130-159 mg/dL
Suzanne O'Malley: Day 10: Men, Women and Kids -- Know Your 5 Heart Health Numbers Suzanne O'Malley 2012
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Borderline high Total Cholesterol is: 200-239 mg/dL
Suzanne O'Malley: Day 10: Men, Women and Kids -- Know Your 5 Heart Health Numbers Suzanne O'Malley 2012
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An HDL cholesterol of anything more than 40 mg/dL is protection against heart disease.
Suzanne O'Malley: Day 10: Men, Women and Kids -- Know Your 5 Heart Health Numbers Suzanne O'Malley 2012
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