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(08) 6110 0570admin@pdchealthhub.com.auCholesterol is a fatty substance carried in the blood that the body needs to build cells and make hormones. Too much of the wrong kind builds up in blood vessel walls and raises the risk of heart attack and stroke.
A blood test called a lipid profile measures total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (often called bad cholesterol, because it builds up in artery walls), HDL cholesterol (often called good cholesterol, because it helps carry cholesterol away) and triglycerides. High cholesterol usually has no symptoms, so a blood test is the only way to know.
People living with diabetes have a higher risk of heart disease, so cholesterol is usually checked at least once a year as part of diabetes care. Targets are set individually, based on your overall risk of heart attack and stroke. Eating patterns lower in saturated fat, regular physical activity, not smoking and, when needed, cholesterol-lowering medicines all help.
Our clinicians can explain how this applies to you and help with the next step, whether that is a referral, a device, funding or a plan the rest of the team can see.
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