Understand your numbers, and a realistic plan to improve them.
Simple blood panel testing | Individualized treatment plans | Reviewed alongside blood pressure & weight
High cholesterol is one of the most common, and most manageable, risk factors for heart disease. Your clinician works with patients to understand their numbers, their personal risk, and a realistic plan to bring cholesterol into a healthier range over time, rather than a generic set of dietary rules that don't account for your actual life. Our focus is on reducing your overall cardiovascular risk, not simply improving a single lab value.
A simple blood test measures your cholesterol levels, including LDL, HDL and triglycerides. This is often included as part of your annual physical, or can be arranged as a standalone visit if it's been a while since your last check.
Depending on your results and overall risk, your physician may recommend dietary and lifestyle changes, medication, or both, with regular follow-up to track how your levels respond and adjust the plan if needed.
Cholesterol management is part of a broader conversation about heart health, often reviewed alongside blood pressure and weight to build a complete picture of your cardiovascular risk, not looked at as an isolated number.
This page is relevant if you've had an elevated cholesterol reading in the past, have a family history of heart disease, or simply haven't had your levels checked in several years and want a current picture.
A cholesterol panel is arranged, often alongside other routine bloodwork.
Your clinician explains what your numbers mean and how they fit your overall risk.
This may include dietary changes, activity goals, medication, or a combination of all three.
Levels are rechecked periodically to see how your plan is working and adjust as needed.
Cholesterol screening and follow-up visits are covered by most major insurance plans. Our team can confirm coverage details specific to your plan.
Your clinician will recommend how often to check your cholesterol based on your age, cardiovascular risk, previous results and whether you are receiving treatment. People with elevated cholesterol or other risk factors may need more frequent testing.
For many patients, diet and lifestyle changes make a meaningful difference. Others need medication alongside these changes. Your physician will discuss what's appropriate for your specific numbers and risk factors.
Yes, it's commonly connected to weight, blood pressure and diabetes, so Sky Health tends to look at all of these together at your visit.
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