We all know that living with type 1 diabetes increases our risk for heart-related complications including heart disease and heart attacks. Research even suggests that type 1 diabetes itself can alter cholesterol absorption and increase your risk of cardiovascular events. 

 

We probably know that we should be keeping a close eye on our cholesterol and aiming to reduce our risk. But heading to a pathology centre to get a cholesterol test is one of those things that is all too easy to put off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Well, no more! The Family Centre is now offering lipid profile / cholesterol testing for just $30, completed in around 10 minutes. Want to check in on your cholesterol? Curious what effect a change of diet might be having? Just been too long since you’ve checked in?  

 

This service is for you.  

Bookings can be made online or by calling the Family Centre on 08 9446 6446. 

 

Cholesterol testing* is done using the Abbott Affinion Lipid Panel device, and you will walk away with a profile including:   

• LDL (so called “bad”) Cholesterol [mmol/L] 

• Total Cholesterol 

• HDL (so called “good”) Cholesterol 

• Serum Triglycerides 

 

To make a booking, contact us on 08 9446 6446.  

 

*Please note that the reference range results are for your guidance only, results should be discussed further with your healthcare provider.  ​​