Questions to Ask Your Doctor

It’s not always easy to start a conversation with your doctor, but it may be important to your health.
Here are a few suggestions that can help.

1. What can you tell me about the 2 sources of cholesterol?
2. What is my bad cholesterol level?
3. What should my bad cholesterol goal be?
4. If I can’t get to goal by diet and exercise alone, how can I help lower my cholesterol?
5. When should I have my cholesterol checked again?

Be fully prepared for your discussion.

• List any medications you are currently taking.
• List any other medical problems you may have.
• List any allergies you have to medications.

In addition, your doctor may ask you the following questions:

• Do you smoke?
• Have you experienced any chest pains since your last visit?
• How often do you exercise?