The American Heart Association suggests these questions to ask your doctor when discussing treatment for your high cholesterol. What’s considered a healthy goal? How often should I have my cholesterol checked, and how long should it take me to reach a healthy cholesterol level? What types of foods should I eat? How does smoking affect my cholesterol? Should I lose weight? Do I need to exercise more?Should I take medication designed to lower my cholesterol?How does cholesterol medication work, and are there any side effects I should know about?

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