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Frequently Asked Questions

What level of high cholesterol requires medication?

You will require medicines if you have already had a heart attack or stroke or have peripheral arterial disease. Your LDL cholesterol level is 190 mg/dL or higher. You are 40-75 years old and have diabetes and an LDL cholesterol level of 70 mg/dL or higher.

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How fast can cholesterol levels change?

It take months for cholesterol levels to change.

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Is it possible to have too low levels of 'bad' cholesterol?

Yes, it is possible to have very low levels of bad cholesterol.

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What are the risks of having low blood cholesterol level?

Low density lipoprotein sometimes known as bad cholesterol is linked to various heart diseases espcially strokes and heart attacks.

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How do I maintain normal cholesterol levels?

By eating right and exercising everyday to ensure there no further build up of plaque.

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What meat can I eat with high cholesterol?

White meat such as fish, chicken are preferred to keep cholesterol levels in check.

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Is it healthy to have a cholesterol of 140?

Less than 200mg/dl is desirable so 140mg/dl is a good level.

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What raises your bad cholesterol?

Poor diet, smoking, alcohol and lack of exercise raises your bad cholesterol.

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How bad is 220 cholesterol?

No, 220mg/dl is boderline high.

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How long can you go with uncontrolled high cholesterol?

People had the risk of develpoing heart diseases had uncontrolled cholesterol for 7 years or more.

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How do cholesterol levels rise?

Many different factors can contribute to high blood cholesterol, including lifestyle factors like smoking, an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise, as well as having an underlying condition, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.

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