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I had my cholesterol test in february, little high,ive changed my eating and lifestyle and want to know if four months is long enough to see a change?

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Dr. Dipesh Pokharel answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: It is reasonable to recheck your lipids.

Dr Werner agreed

Answered 6/4/2015

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