About Cholesterol: Getting Your Cholesterol Checked

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Diet & Meal Plans From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol Some of you may have never gotten your cholesterol checked before, whereas some of you might be veterans when it comes to getting your cholesterol tested. In any case, it doesn't hurt to go over some of the basics. Can you grab a bite to eat before your test? Are home tests equally effective? This newsletter contains these answers -- and more. What You Should Expect When Getting Your Cholesterol Checked Even though a cholesterol test is an important tool in the fight against heart disease, getting your cholesterol checked isn't as much of a hassle as you think. A cholesterol test can be done in your home, at a health fair, or at your healthcare provider's office. The test is quick and all it involves is just a little bit of blood. How Often Should You Check Your Cholesterol? Although there are recommendations that tell you how often you should get your cholesterol checked, the frequency at which you test your cholesterol will also depend on your age, your family history, and your initial cholesterol levels. Where Can You Get a Cholesterol Test? There are many places you can go to get your cholesterol checked. While the most traditional place to get your cholesterol checked is in your healthcare provider's office, you have other options, too -- including the comfort of your own home. How to Prepare For a Cholesterol Test There isn't much to preparing for getting your cholesterol checked. However, if you don't follow a few simple steps before your test, you could have an inaccurate result. Cholesterol Ads Lower Cholesterol Low Cholesterol Diet Bad Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol Decrease Cholesterol Featured Articles When Should I Suspect My Cholesterol Test Is Wrong? Are Health Fair Cholesterol Screenings Accurate? The VAP Cholesterol Test Cholesterol Home Tests - Who Really Needs Them? Which Cholesterol Tests Are Most Accurate? Everything You Need to Know About Getting Tested   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll Cholesterol Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol Advertisement