How often should I have my cholesterol and blood pressure checked?

At least once a year if you have risk factors (hypertension, diabetes, smoking, family history) or as your GP advises; otherwise use the Check-up 35 schedule and discuss individual plans with your physician.

What fasting blood sugar level in mg/dL should worry me?

A fasting plasma glucose ≥126 mg/dL on repeat testing indicates diabetes; 100–125 mg/dL suggests impaired fasting glucose (prediabetes). Confirm abnormal values with your GP and follow DDG guidance for follow-up.

Is the influenza vaccine important for people with heart disease?

Yes. Influenza can trigger cardiac events; the Deutsche Herzstiftung recommends seasonal influenza vaccination for people with heart disease to reduce complications.

Are cardiac rehabilitation and Herzsport covered by insurance?

Cardiac rehabilitation following acute events is usually covered by statutory health insurance. Local Herzsport groups and structured rehab programmes are widely available and recommended as part of recovery.

How does Germany’s food environment affect heart risk?

Processed foods high in salt and saturated fat raise population blood pressure and lipid levels. German agencies including BfR and DGE promote salt reduction and healthy eating policies to lower heart disease risk.

Herzgesundheit: Deutsche Herzstiftung Recommendations — Heart Health Germany Recommendations

Author: Feras Alayed

Published: August 12, 2026

Updated: September 16, 2026

Category: heart

Reading Time: 11 minutes

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