Hi harrys
Yes, 5.9 is quite high. Under 5 is generally regarded as ok but if you are diabetic, the medics like you to have a lower cholesterol level than a non-diabetic, around 4. Cholesterol is a complex subject but many people have found that by reducing the carboyhdrate in their diets, they can make a big reduction in cholesterol. For a start that would mean no more Lucozade. This is almost pure glucose and probably the worst thing any diabetic can have unless they are trying to treat a hypo. There are also tablets your doc can prescribe that will reduce the cholesterol.