Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about increasing good cholesterol:

1. What are my cholesterol levels?
   
   
2. What should my HDL level be?
   
   
3. What happens if I do not have enough HDL?
   
   
4. How can I raise my HDL level?
   
   
5. Which fats are good and which are bad?
   
   
6. Is it possible to have too much HDL cholesterol?
   
   
7. How often should I have a cholesterol test?
   
   
8. Are there any medications that can help increase my good cholesterol?
   
   
9. Are there any lifestyle changes I can make to increase my good cholesterol?