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    My doctor ordered a lipid panel. 📊 What do the cholesterol numbers really mean?

    What is a lipid panel and why does it matter?

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    Number Meaning
    LDL 🟠 “Bad” cholesterol, target lower
    HDL 🟢 “Good” cholesterol, higher is better
    Triglycerides 🍬 Fat in blood, lower is better
    Total 📈 Overall picture
    • One panel isn’t the whole story
    • Compare over time
    • Ask about your targets

    What did your lipid numbers teach you? 📊

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