Track your progress and download tips for cholesterol management.
Understand the link between cholesterol and heart disease.
High cholesterol can lead to damaged arteries and heart disease.
Know your cholesterol levels.
How low is low enough? Work with your doctor to set your cholesterol goals.
*Your LDL cholesterol goal depends on how many other risk factors you have, such as your age, family history, cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, or low HDL. In general, LDL goal is less than 160 mg/dL if you have one or no risk factors; LDL goal less than 130 mg/dL if you have 2 or more risk factors; and LDL goal less than 100 mg/dL if you have coronary heart disease or diabetes. Talk with your doctor about your risk factors and LDL goal.
**Optimal LDL & Trigs or target HDL levels (mg/dL) according to the American Heart Association (AHA).