What do doctors learn from cholesterol readings?

Answer by  jjp57 (74)

Cholesterol is fat and it can be hazardous to our health, espeically when it clogs arteries, thus reducing blood flow. One type of cholesterol moves fat out of our system and to the liver where it is broken down. Thus, a total cholesterol reading is not as helpful as knowing the ratio of the so-called good to bad cholesterol

Answer by  patti (29325)

Blood tests are key to determining the levels of good and bad cholesterol in the body. Multiple tests are done to determine the effectiveness of treatment(s), including diet, exercise and medication.

Answer by  winnieslo (132)

A lipid panel...cholesterol readings... indicates the risk for heart disease or diabetes. There are four components tested...the total cholesterol....the low density cholesterol (LDH) or bad cholesterol...the high density (HDL) or good,cholesterol and the triglycerides. The ratio of the good to bad indicates the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The triglycerides, if elevated, show the risk of developing diabetes.

Answer by  andy33 (9)

doctors learn how high your cholesterol is and if it is very high they will put you on a cholesterol lowering diet and it that does not work tablets.