HDL will be an optional addition in the revised HHS calculation. It will only be used if the result is sent to Multiply. Aptly known as the ‘good cholesterol, high levels of HDL reduces an individual’s risk to develop atherosclerosis. Within range HDL for males: 1.17 - 2.33 mmol.l-1 Within range HDL for females: 1,30 - 2,33 mmol.l-1
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- Can I do single health assessment measurements at the health professional?
- Why was body fat percentage added as a metric?
- Why is my blood pressure tested in the health assessment?
- Why do you test my total cholesterol?
- Why does cholesterol form part of the Healthy Heart Score?
- Will my HDL be tested?
- Will a low HDL reading influence my Healthy Heart Score?
- What if I'm not satisfied with the HDL reading?
- Why is glucose assessed?
- Will my HbA1c result used?