What is Triglycerides (Triglycerides)?
Triglycerides is measured as part of a lipid / cholesterol panel. Your triglycerides are normal — a good sign for heart and metabolic health.
What does a high Triglycerides mean?
Elevated triglycerides increase cardiovascular risk and can be a sign of insulin resistance, diabetes, or poor diet (especially refined carbs and sugary drinks). Quite common in South Asian populations.
If markedly elevated: Very high triglycerides can cause pancreatitis — a serious, painful inflammation of the pancreas. Medical treatment is recommended.
Understand your whole report, not just one number
A single value rarely tells the full story — Triglycerides is best read alongside the rest of your panel. Paste your values or upload your report and get a plain-English explanation of every marker, with the important results flagged.