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Normal Levels of Cholesterol
Reference:
Book: Permanent Diabetes
Control,
page 46 |
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Cholesterol
is
a biochemical, greasy or waxy fat-like substance
called “lipid” found in the bloodstream and in all
cells. The human body needs normal levels of
cholesterol because it is the main source to form
cell membranes, some hormones and other essential
tissues.
Diabetes raises the cholesterol levels and people
with diabetes most commonly develop heart disease
and face heart attacks due to the buildup of plaque
inside the heart arteries. High cholesterol levels
beyond normal range can cause the formation and
accumulation of plaque in the heart arteries. This
plaque is composed of cholesterol, other fatty
substances, fibrous tissue, and calcium. When plaque
builds up in the arteries, it results in
Atherosclerosis, or Coronary Heart Disease (CHD).
Diabetes raises the risk for heart disease, and it
is very important that diabetics should monitor
their cholesterol levels
(total cholesterol level, hdl and ldl levels,
fasting triglycerides)
once every 3 months
and
should make certain that their cholesterol levels
are within the normal range. The normal levels of cholesterol
are shown below:
Table 3.6
Normal Levels of Cholesterol
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Cholesterol |
LDL |
HDL |
HDL Ratio |
Triglycerides |
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(mmol/L) |
mmol/L |
mmol/L |
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mmol/L |
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2.0 - 5.2 |
1.5 - 3.4 |
>0.9 |
< 5.0 |
< 2.3 |
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Cholesterol |
LDL |
HDL |
HDL Ratio |
Triglycerides |
|
mg/dL |
mg/dL |
mg/dL |
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mg/dL |
|
77.34 - 210.08 |
58.00 - 131.48 |
> 34.80 |
< 5.0 |
< 88.94 |
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Cholesterol Testing Kits
Cholesterol Monitors
CardioChek Analyzer
Cholestrak
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Some Selected
Cholesterol Monitors |
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Accu-chek from
Roche
(Glucose-Cholesterol Monitor) |
Accu-chek from
Roche
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1a.
Accu-Chek Instant Plus Dual Testing System for Glucose & Cholesterol
Price: $339.99 |
1b. Accu-chek Instant Plus
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$Price: 168.26
1c.
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Price
$98.99 |
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2.
Cardio Check Cholesterol Monitor
(Monitors Total Cholesterol Level, HDL and Triglycerides)
Price $123.55
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3.
Cardio Chek Cholesterol Monitor
Test Strips (Single Use)
(Total
Cholesterol Level, HDL, Triglycerides, Ketones & Glucose)
Price
$9.75
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Cholesterol Test Strips |
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CardioChek Cholesterol Analyzer
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Price $104.99 |
5.
CardioChek
Cholesterol Test Strips, 6-Count
($30)
6.
CardioChek HDL Cholesterol Test
Strips, 6-Count
($30)
7.
CardioChek Triglycerides Test Strips, 6-Count
($30) |
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8.
CardioChek Test Strips, 3-Count (Pack of 2)
Price
$29.96 |
9. CardioChek Cholesterol Meter
Monitors Total Cholesterol, HDL and
Fasting Triglycerides
Price $129.99
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10.
CardioChek Blood Testing Device for
Cholesterol and Diabetes.
Monitors Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, Glucose and Ketones.
Price: $120.00 |
11.
CardioChek by Polymer Technologies
Monitors Total Cholesterol, HDL and
Triglycerides
Price $123.55
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12.
CardioChek PA (for Physicians)
Monitors Total Cholesterol, HDL and
Triglycerides
Price $668.47 |
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CardioChek Test Strips (25-Count)
Monitors Total Cholesterol, HDL and
Triglycerides
Price $90.48 |
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14.
Home Cholesterol Test Kit by CholesTrak®
List Price:
$29.92
Price: $21.99 |
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CholesTrak Home Cholesterol Test Kit - 2 Ea
Price: $14.49 |
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List
Price:
$19.99
Price: $14.99 |
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First Check Home Cholesterol 1 Test Kit
Price:
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First Check Home Cholesterol 2 Test Kits
Price: $20.73 |
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First Check Home Cholesterol Test
Price: $11.83 |
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20.
Cholesterol Chek Glucose/Cholesterol Meter
Price: $65.99 |
21.
Cholesterol Chek Glucose Test
Strips (50 Count)
Price: $29.99 |
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22.
Cholesterol Monitor from
Complete Home
(Monitors Total Cholesterol Level, HDL
and LDL Levels in Minutes)
LDL Calculation=Total Cholesterol –
HDL
List
Price:
$25.99
Price $18.99 |
23.
Eldoncard Cholesterol Monitor from Complete
Home
(Monitors Blood Type, Total Cholesterol Level, HDL and LDL Levels)
LDL Calculation=Total Cholesterol – HDL
List
Price:
$39.99
Price: $27.00
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