by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
The term cholesterol still causes a lot of confusion. So, what exactly is cholesterol? Cholesterol is in every cell in your body, it’s made by the liver, and travels in your blood. Cholesterol is a good thing – it has many important roles like fat absorption,...
by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
Cardiovascular disease is common among people with diabetes. The term “cardiovascular disease” describes many conditions affecting circulation in the body:Heart disease results when blood circulating to the heart is slowed or stopped because of a blocked vesselHeart...
by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
Have you ever been told that you have bad or unhealthy cholesterol levels? If so, your doctor might have used the term “dyslipidemia” to describe your condition. Dyslipidemia covers more than just bad cholesterol, however. It also describes an excess of triglycerides—...
by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
Who? Statins are used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with dyslipidemia (or high cholesterol). These medications are also used to prevent cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes. What? Oral tablet – Several types of statins are...
