Total cholesterol and triglycerides are both items in lipid screening, and diseases caused by high levels of both are called dyslipidemia or hyperlipidemia. Total cholesterol generally includes: low-density cholesterol, high-density cholesterol, and very low-density cholesterol. Except for high-density cholesterol, which removes blood lipids to prevent the formation of lipid plaques in blood vessels, all other high levels represent hyperlipidemia. Because long-term hyperlipidemia and high triglycerides can lead to the occurrence of atherosclerosis, and high triglycerides can also easily induce pancreatitis, so it is important to pay attention to it. To control blood lipids to reach the normal index, the first thing is to eat a light diet, avoid overeating, maintain a good lifestyle, eat more food rich in dietary fiber and fresh fruits and vegetables, which can promote the body to excrete toxins and waste, keep the gastrointestinal tract open and increase the sense of satiety, which are all good for lowering blood lipids. Secondly, we should adhere to physical exercise to prevent obesity and maintain a standard weight. For patients with diabetes, hypertension and coronary heart disease, elevated blood lipids can aggravate the development of atherosclerosis, so you can take oral lipid-lowering drugs like statins and triglycerides to prevent the progression of atherosclerosis formation while lowering blood lipids.