I have been summoned out of the blue to the GP surgery (good grief!) for a blood cholesterol test. I explained I usually have my Hb1Ac in August, but apparently this is only for cholesterol. I suspect (cynical, moi?) that the criteria for cholesterol reading has been lowered again. Cunningly my last test only gave an average figure not a breakdown of HDL LDL and Triglycerides, which was what I usually have. Anyone else know if this is the new norm, with the purpose of getting more of us on statins?