I have high cholesterol – what next?
Only your doctor can accurately tell you if you have high cholesterol.
What should I do about my high cholesterol?
There are several simple steps you can take to help lower your cholesterol. These include lifestyle modifications such as changing your diet, exercising more and quitting smoking.
Talking to your doctor is vital.
Talking to your doctor about how to manage your high cholesterol is essential.
He or she can put together a cholesterol management plan that may include changes to your lifestyle and for some people the inclusion of cholesterol-lowering medication. There are several different types of very effective medications for high cholesterol and your doctor will advise which one is right for you.
To learn more about diet and lifestyle changes, visit our sections on healthy diet and healthy lifestyle.
If you would like to know more about these medications simply visit the treatments page.
Is there anything else I can do about my cholesterol?
Seeing your doctor is the most important thing you can do.
However, reading this website will give you more information and once you have seen your doctor, joining our cholesterol management support program will give you further advice to help keep you motivated to reduce your cholesterol.