A test that measures low-density lipoproteins (LDLs, also called "bad" cholesterol) in the blood; diabetes patients and patients diagnosed with high cholesterol should have this test at least annually.

LDL Cholesterol Level	LDL Cholesterol Category
Less than 100 mg/dL	Optimal
100-129 mg/dL	Near optimal/above optimal
130-159 mg/dL	Borderline high
160-189 mg/dL	High
190 mg/dL and above	Very high