Help and information about reducing your cholesterol level.
›› Cholesterol and Diabetes
Where you aware that 2 out of 3 people with diabetes die from heart disease and stroke? Diabetes and high cholesterol have been linked with heart disease and strokes.
The most life-threatening risks associated with diabetes are heart disease and stroke, which affect people with diabetes more than double as often as they do others. More than 65% of diabetes patients die due to heart and vascular disease. High triglyceride and low HDL (good cholesterol) levels are often present in diabetes patients. After the LDL (bad cholesterol) goal has been reached, it is important to address the high triglyceride and low HDL levels.
The best way to keep diabetes in check is to monitor your blood glucose often. You can get a completely free glucose meter (even free shipping) here. You can also get free diabetes supplies here. If you would like a home cholesterol monitor, a you can get one at Free Medical Supplies . You will be asked to enter your information to see if you qualify to receive your monitor free.
Cholesterol News
A diet low in fat and rich in soy protein helps lower cholesterol and may help reduce risk of heart disease, scientists have found.
Statistics
An estimated 63 million adults have LDL-C levels -- "bad cholesterol" -- higher than what would be ideal as recommended by the National Institutes of Health, while 38 million have health conditions that put them at increased risk for cardiovascular disease.