Every person over the age of 20 should have his/her cholesterol tested at least every 5 years.1 Talk to your doctor about the test; it’s a blood test called a lipoprotein profile. The results will include readings for:1
The charts below show what the National Institutes of Health considers healthy in cholesterol numbers. Use these ranges to determine your current status and to build target numbers.
Bad cholesterol = LDL2 (mg/dL) |
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Good cholesterol = HDL2 (mg/dL) |
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Total cholesterol2 = LDL+HDL (mg/dL) |
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Triglycerides2 (mg/dL) |
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Source: National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) 3 Guidelines, 2002.
The first step to managing high cholesterol is to talk with your doctor. Your doctor knows you and your medical history and can safely guide you toward making informed decisions about managing your cholesterol levels.
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References: 1. Cleveland Clinic. Triglycerides & heart health. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/17583-triglycerides-heart-health. Accessed
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