There are two types of cholesterol:
- Bad, also called LDL
- Good, also called HDL
Adults
with type 1 & 2 diabetes are at risk for heart disease and strokes
even if their cholesterol level is normal. The risk is; however, greater
if the LDL cholesterol is high.
Diabetics should have their cholesterol tested every 1-3 years. if they are taking cholesterol medication it may be more often.
You can control your cholesterol with healthy eating, being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight. These can all be combined and done at home with self care.
There is also cholesterol testing that can be done at home.
Unhealthy eating, physical inactivity and overweight are avoidable health risk factors that can be eliminated without cost.
Healthy Eating
- Choose food with little or no cholesterol-Aim for less than 200mg per day
- Choose food with little Saturated Fat
- Choose food with no Trans Fat
- Choose food high in fibre- Aim for 25g per day or more
Physical Activity-Thirty minutes of physical activity per day or 150 minutes per week is recommended.
Walking is a simple way to keep active and to get the recommended physical activity.
Weight Control- Maintaining a health body weight is important, this can be accomplished by combining physical activity with healthy eating and by eating wisely (not overeating or binging).
Assessment of your body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference can help you develop a healthy body weight plan. These two measurements are used by experts and are highly recommended.
There are online health programs that teach people to self-care at home to manage diseases like diabetes. Even with no medical coverage people every where can learn to take control and improve their health.
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