Hi, thank you for your question. High cholesterol does not show any symptoms. Only blood test will tell if you have high cholesterol. A cholesterol test gives you 4 measurements. Normal level for these 4 measurements are:
• Total Cholesterol: < 5.2 mmol/L
• HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol): > 1.0 mmol/L
• LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol): < 2.6 mmol/L
• Triglycerides: < 1.7 mmol/L

Obesity does not necessarily mean that you have high cholesterol but it does put you at risk of having high cholesterol. Therefore, it is recommended to maintain a healthy weight.
To lose weight, you should eat healthily. First of all, reduce your consumption of high-calorie foods such as refined carbohydrates (soft drinks, sweets, cakes, biscuits), fats (butter, deep fried food, fatty red meats) and alcohol.

Avoid ‘white food’ that contain plenty of refined sugar and flour, and opt for complex carbohydrates like wholegrains and vegetables. Eat high-fibre food to fight hunger, have sensible goals and do not skip meals to achieve your ideal weight.
You should also exercise regularly. You should do moderate-intensity exercise exercise at least 30 minutes 5 times a week.

For example, brisk walking, swimming, playing a favourite sport and riding a bicycle. You can also try to incorporate physical activities into your daily activities, like taking the stairs instead of the lift.
If you still have trouble reducing your weight despite all these efforts, you should talk to your doctor and ask for their advice. It is best if you can get your cholesterol levels checked regularly.

If your result shows that you have high cholesterol, your doctor will recommend you to make some lifestyle changes such as those mentioned above. However, if your cholesterol levels remain high, they might recommend medication.

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