1.

Do you know your targets for triglyceride levels (normal ranges

2. REFERENCE RANGES (NORMAL VALUES)
< 150 mg/dL Normal
150-199 mg/dl Borderline high
200-499 mg/dl High
>500 mg/dl Very high
3. What is your most recent triglyceride level
4. Do you consume alcohol regularly?
5. What are optimal levels of HDL cholesterol
6. Do you have a family history of high triglycerides or heart disease?
7. Cholesterol levels are measured in milligrams (mg) of cholesterol per deciliter (dL) of blood or
millimoles (mmol) per liter (L). When it comes to HDL cholesterol, higher numbers are better.

At risk Desirable

Men Less than 40 mg/dL (1.0 mmol/L 60 mg/dL (1.6 mmol/L) or

above

Women Less than 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L) 60 mg/dL (1.6 mmol/L) or

above

8. What are the Total cholesterol levels?

9. What is HDL cholesterol levels?
10. What is LDL cholesterol levels?
11. What is Triglycerides levels?
12. What is Cholesterol/HDL ratio levels?
13. What is C-reactive protein levels?
14. How well controlled is your blood glucose levels? What is your most recent A1C?
15. Have you lost or gained any weight recently?
16. Do you have diabetes or prediabetes?
17. Do you have any other major health conditions?
18. Do you smoke or use any tobacco products?
19. What is your most recent triglyceride level?
20. When was this test done?
21. Do you know your targets for triglyceride levels (normal ranges)?
22. Are you currently taking any medications to lower your triglycerides? If so, which ones?
23. Do you have a family history of high triglycerides or heart disease?
24. Do you consume alcohol regularly? If so, how many drinks per week on average?
25. What types of fats and oils do you eat regularly (e.g. olive oil, butter, margarine)?
26. How would you describe your diet overall - is it high in carbohydrates?
27. Do you exercise regularly? If so, how many times per week and for how long?
28. Have you lost or gained any weight recently?
20.Do you have diabetes or prediabetes?
21.Do you have any other major health conditions?
22.Do you smoke or use any tobacco products?