Medical conditions associated with high triglyceride levels are diabetes, hypothyroidism, kidney disease, and liver disease. Some forms of high triglycerides occur among members of the same families. A simple blood test can diagnose high triglyceride levels. Treatment for elevated triglyceride levels includes the following. Weight loss alone often will lower your triglyceride levels.
Regular exercise makes weight loss quicker and easier.
Eat less sugar and sugar-containing foods. Instead of sweetened fruit juices, use fresh unsweetened fruit or unsweetened fruit juice. Instead of putting sugar in your coffee, use an artificial sweetener. Drink less alcohol. Some people are very sensitive to alcohol's ability to increase the liver's production of triglycerides.