Did you know that cholesterol contributes to deaths of nearly 500,000 Americans each year? I've found a cholesterol quiz to help you determine if you are at risk.
Cholesterol has been on my mind today because I go back to the doctor tomorrow to have mine checked again. I was started on some medication to lower my cholesterol about six weeks ago and it's time to see if it's working and if I'm having side affects.
My doctor told me that 1 in 10 diabetics can have a heart attack or stroke without very tight cholesterol control. This is a preventive measure for me.
High cholesterol is a silent killer. You don't have any symptoms and you don't feel any different when it is high. You need to have your blood tested to find out whether you have high cholesterol or not.
It's really important to know your cholesterol risk. Please take this cholesterol quiz.
As a diabetic myself, I urge you to discuss cholesterol with your doctor if you haven't already. My doctor believes that this is one instance where medication can be used as a preventive. I'll keep you posted on how mine is doing.
Here is more cholesterol information for those of you who prefer a natural approach. For me, I'm going with prescription medication and following my diabetic diet. That's what my doctor suggested.
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