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Learn about the 3 main parts of cholesterol - triglycerides (trigs) good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL) and how they affect your heart. Not managing all three parts can increase your risk of a heart attack and stroke. With our partner GetTheCholesterolFacts.com, learn more about what you can do to lower your risk.

• Diabetes is considered to be a strong independent risk factor for heart disease. This means Diabetes greatly increases the risk of developing heart disease, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any other risk factors.
• Diabetes is considered to be a strong independent risk factor for unhealthy cholesterol levels. Learn how taking care of just bad cholesterol (LDL), but not good cholesterol (HDL), and triglycerides (trigs) may put you at risk for a heart attack. It's important to address all three.
• Find out what you can do to lower your risk. Learn all you can to lower your risk, understand your numbers, and work with your physician to improve your heart health.