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My doctor says I have high cholesterol. Do I absolutely have to take cholesterol drugs to lower it?

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The American Diabetes Association recommends starting with diet and exercise changes if your LDL cholesterol level is over 100 mg/dl and adding drug therapy if it exceeds 130 mg/dl.

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