Statin

[Sarah69]

I’ve had a recent blood test and my cholesterol level is 5.6 is that very high. Dr keeps on about statins but I really don’t want to take anymore tablets!

 

[Westley]

Hi,
I'll link to my recent reply here: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/statin-side-effects.210432/post-2780934
I think the targets for total cholesterol are below 5 for the general population, but below 4 for diabetics (because that's already such a big risk factor for heart disease).
I took a long time to come around myself, but the science convinced me. Now it's just another tablet that takes no more thought than a vitamin.