Cholesterol trend tracker — see whether LDL is actually moving
What does a lipid panel measure?
A standard lipid panel measures LDL-cholesterol (the primary cardiovascular risk target), HDL-cholesterol (protective), total cholesterol, and triglycerides. For most adults, optimal LDL is below 100 mg/dL. A single panel tells you where you are today; tracking 3–4 tests over 12–18 months shows whether a statin, diet change, or lifestyle shift is genuinely working.
A lipid panel every few years tells you almost nothing about direction. Upload your past results and Kinmetry builds the full trend automatically — so you can actually see whether treatment or lifestyle changes are having an effect.
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#1
cause of death globally — cardiovascular disease kills 17.9 million people per year (WHO 2023)
−22%
fewer major cardiovascular events per 1 mmol/L LDL reduction (Lancet meta-analysis, 2010)
5–10%
LDL reduction achievable through diet changes alone over 6–12 weeks (AHA)
One lipid panel is just a baseline
The question is never just "what is your LDL today" — it's "which way is it heading"
Just started a statin — is it working?
A statin's full effect takes 8–12 weeks to show up in a lipid panel. Tracking LDL across your first three or four tests after starting treatment shows whether the dose is bringing you to target — or whether an adjustment conversation needs to happen.
Trying diet and exercise first
Dietary changes can reduce LDL by 5–10% over 6–12 weeks, according to the American Heart Association. But without comparing two or three fasting lipid panels taken consistently, it's impossible to separate a genuine improvement from normal biological variation.
Managing a parent with heart disease across two hospitals
Lipid panel results split across a GP and a cardiologist in different systems means no one has the complete picture. Kinmetry collects all the results in one place — so the trend across four years is visible at once, not buried across two patient portals.
How Kinmetry tracks cholesterol
Upload lipid panel reports
PDF or photo, from any clinic or hospital — including Chinese, Japanese, or other languages. Kinmetry reads them all.
LDL, HDL, triglycerides extracted
All lipid panel values identified automatically from each report. No manual entry required.
Your cholesterol trend builds over time
Upload historical reports too. The longer the history, the more clearly the direction becomes visible.
LDL, HDL, and triglycerides — all tracked together
Cholesterol doesn't tell the full story without blood pressure, glucose, and kidney function alongside it. Kinmetry puts all of them on the same timeline.
Full lipid panel tracked
LDL, HDL, total cholesterol, triglycerides, non-HDL — each with its own trend chart.
Out-of-range flags
Values outside the reference range on your report are highlighted in every chart view.
Any language, any lab
Chinese (低密度脂蛋白 / 总胆固醇), Japanese, Korean, English — all normalized.
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Health data treated as Article 9 special category. Never sold. Delete everything anytime.
Your cardiovascular data stays private
Kinmetry treats all health data as GDPR Article 9 special category data. AI processing uses providers with Data Processing Agreements. We never sell data, never train AI on your records, and you can export or permanently delete everything at any time.
Common questions about cholesterol tracking
What LDL cholesterol level is considered high?
The American Heart Association classifies LDL-cholesterol above 160 mg/dL (4.1 mmol/L) as high, and above 190 mg/dL (4.9 mmol/L) as very high. Optimal LDL for most adults is below 100 mg/dL (2.6 mmol/L). However, target levels vary significantly by individual cardiovascular risk — people with established heart disease or diabetes are often advised to aim for LDL below 70 mg/dL (1.8 mmol/L). Your doctor will set a target based on your full risk profile, not just the absolute number.
How long does it take for statins to lower cholesterol?
Statins typically show their initial LDL-lowering effect within 4–6 weeks of starting treatment. Full steady-state effect is usually reached by 8–12 weeks. Most clinicians retest lipids 6–12 weeks after starting a statin or changing the dose to assess the response. This is why tracking trend across 3–4 tests over 6–12 months gives a much clearer picture of treatment effectiveness than any single follow-up result.
Can Kinmetry track LDL, HDL, and triglycerides separately?
Yes. Kinmetry extracts all components of the standard lipid panel — LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and non-HDL cholesterol — and plots each one as a separate trend chart. You can view them alongside each other, or alongside other cardiovascular markers like glucose, HbA1c, or blood pressure values extracted from other reports.
How often should I get a cholesterol test?
For healthy adults with normal cholesterol and no cardiovascular risk factors, the AHA recommends a baseline lipid panel every 4–6 years starting at age 20. After starting a statin or making significant lifestyle changes, retesting every 6–12 weeks until stable is typical. Once at target, most people test annually. People with established cardiovascular disease or familial hypercholesterolaemia typically test more frequently per their cardiologist.
Do I need to fast before a cholesterol test?
Fasting is required for an accurate triglyceride measurement — a non-fasting test can produce triglyceride values up to 20–30% higher than fasting. For LDL-cholesterol, many modern laboratories can calculate a reasonably accurate non-fasting LDL, but fasting for 9–12 hours before the test is still recommended by most guidelines when possible to ensure the most comparable results over time.
References
- 1.American Heart Association — Understanding Your Cholesterol Levels
- 2.Cholesterol Treatment Trialists Collaboration — Efficacy and safety of LDL-lowering therapy (Lancet, 2010)
- 3.WHO — Cardiovascular Diseases
- 4.NIH MedlinePlus — Cholesterol Levels: What You Need to Know
- 5.ACC/AHA — Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol 2018
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health situation.
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