Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance found in your blood. It is produced naturally by your liver and every cell in your body contains it.
We need cholesterol to produce hormones, vitamin D and substances that help digest food. However, cholesterol can also come from the foods we eat. If your blood has too much cholesterol, you have high cholesterol.
This could make you more susceptible to cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes. Read on to understand the different causes of high cholesterol.
Additionally, LDL particles are generally smaller and denser in diabetic patients. This increases its potential to enter blood vessels and form plaque in your arteries.
The most serious type is known as NASH (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis). NASH causes cirrhosis of the liver by causing swelling and scarring of the liver.
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic disease. It significantly increases LDL cholesterol levels. The condition can cause heart attacks, coronary artery disease, etc., at an early age.
Conclusion
Making lifestyle changes is the first step to lowering your blood cholesterol levels.
Reducing high cholesterol levels is key to avoiding several potentially serious problems. Talk to your doctor or healthcare professionals for recommendations on medications that can help.
