Cholesterol & Cardio Health Test Kit
Check-in with your heart & cholesterol health at home.
Cardiovascular disease is
the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States, and
yet many of the risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease can be
avoided or reduced. Obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes are
significant contributors to increased cardiovascular disease risk.
With the current pandemic of COVID-19,
cardiometabolic health is emerging as a major risk factor for poor
outcomes to COVID-19 infection. Testing and modifying cardiometabolic risk
factors with appropriate treatment can help protect the cardiovascular
system from attack.
What is Cardiometabolic
Risk?
Cardiometabolic risk includes disorders related to obesity
and insulin resistance, which can lead to type 2 diabetes and/or heart
disease. Risk factors usually appear in a cluster; when one risk factor is
present, you should check for others too. According to the American
Diabetes Association, diabetic people with higher blood pressure and
cholesterol are more likely to be obese. Most of these patients are at
risk of developing heart disease due to obesity and related metabolic
problems.
Cardiometabolic risk factors
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Increased fasting
insulin*
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Increased triglycerides*
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Increased C-reactive protein*
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Increased hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)*
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Decreased HDL cholesterol*
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Increased LDL cholesterol*
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Increased VLDL cholesterol*
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Increased waist circumference
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Increased blood pressure
*Measured in our Heart Health Profile via finger-prick dried blood spot
analysis.
Individuals with one or more of the above risk factors,
even if they are not diabetic, have a greater chance of developing other
problems. Testing to confirm cardiometabolic risk factors can help assess
the extent of overall health risks due to serious and/or under-diagnosed
conditions. Proper management of cardiometabolic risk factors can support
the overall wellness picture and provide effective tools for improved
lifestyle and longevity.
