I’m worried about my Risk Assessment results. What should I do?

First of all, well done for completing your Risk Assessment. Understanding your health risks is an important first step toward improving your long-term health.

We know these results can feel worrying, but they are only projections. From these projections, you can start working on reducing your risks.

Cardiovascular risk includes the risk of conditions such as heart attack and stroke.

There are a number of things that can help reduce cardiovascular risk. One important factor is lowering your LDL cholesterol.

If your Risk Assessment suggested cholesterol treatment, this may include options such as statins or PCSK9 inhibitors. These medications can help reduce your LDL cholesterol, which may help lower long-term cardiovascular risk.

Getting diabetes can have a significant impact on your long-term health and can increase the risk of other health conditions.

One of the biggest factors that can help lower diabetes risk is weight loss.

If your BMI is above a certain threshold, your Risk Assessment may have suggested GLP-1 treatment to help support weight loss and reduce your risk of developing diabetes.

If medication is something you would like to explore, you can start an intake form to see whether treatment may be right for you. The intake form can be found on your GenMeds account dashboard.

A clinician will review your information and help determine whether medication is appropriate.