If you have diabetes, you’re more likely to have more cholesterol abnormalities — which contributes to cardiovascular disease. Managing your cholesterol, and especially lowering LDL cholesterol, reduces your chance of cardiovascular disease and death. In fact, a person with diabetes who lowers his LDL cholesterol can reduce the risk of having a heart attack by up to 42 percent.
How do I know my cholesterol numbers?
A lipid profile is a measure of different kinds of fats in your blood. Your healthcare provider determines your lipid profile based on your total cholesterol, LDL (”bad”) cholesterol, HDL (”good”) cholesterol and triglyceride (blood fats) levels
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