A high triglyceride level may also cause inflammation of your pancreas.Persons with a high triglyceride level often have other conditions such as diabetes and obesity that also increase the chances of developing heart disease.The triglyceride level is usually included in a lipid panel or coronary risk profile.Normal ValuesNormal: Less than 150 mg/dLBorderline High: 150 - 199 mg/dLHigh: 200 - 499 m