Talking to Your Doctor about Cholesterol
Got an appointment with your doctor or considering making one? Whether you have a new concern or you’ve had this health issue for some time, one thing is key for a successful visit: information.
To figure out what the problem is and to create a treatment plan that works for you, your doctor needs information—from you. This Healthy Advice—Get the Talk Started guide for cholesterol can help.
Print out this page and jot down the answers to the questions. Then bring it with you when you go for your next doctor’s appointment and share with your doctor. It could help you make the most of your visit.
- High cholesterol runs in my family ( Yes / No ).
- If yes, __________ (family member[s]) have high cholesterol.
- Heart disease tuns in my family ( Yes / No ).
- If yes, __________ (family member[s]) have these problems with their heart: __________.
- I exercise __________ minutes, __________ days a week.
- The type of exercise I do is __________.
- I have __________ alcoholic drinks __________ times a week.
- I eat fatty or fried foods __________ days a week.
- I have diabetes ( Yes / No ).
For talking guides on other health topics, visit Healthy Advice—Get the Talk Started.
