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Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood that your body uses to make hormones and digest fats. But your body doesn’t need much of the stuff to do these jobs. Extra cholesterol can build up inside your arteries. That can make it harder for blood to flow to major organs like your heart and brain. This raises your chances of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. If you smoke or have diabetes or high blood pressure, your risk is even higher. But you don’t need to wait until you have high cholesterol to do something about it.
Diet is one of the best ways to keep your cholesterol under control. Saturated fats, found in fried foods, red meat, and full-fat dairy, can raise your cholesterol levels. Limit these and other high-fat foods. Go for lean chicken or fish and low-fat or fat-free dairy products instead. Trans fats are double trouble. They raise your bad cholesterol and also lower your good cholesterol. For this reason, the FDA banned them.
But what about medications? At Michoes Medical Centre, we work with our patients to develop a personalized plan that addresses their specific needs. Our team of doctors, led by Dr. Michael Emusugut, will help you understand your cholesterol levels and create a treatment plan that is tailored just for you.
Get Tested, Get Treated
Don’t wait until it’s too late! Schedule an appointment with Michoes Medical Centre today to get tested and start treating high cholesterol. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Michoes Medical Centre: Your trusted partner for healthcare in Kanyum, Kumi District, Eastern Uganda
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