 Poland has a high prevalence of hypercholesterolemia, with many people unaware of their condition. This leads to low rates of diagnosis, with only 5% of those affected having been identified. The Polish Lipid Association, POLA, has developed guidelines to improve diagnosis and treatment of lipid disorders, including certifying lipidologists, establishing a network of lipid centers, and introducing a primary prevention program. These initiatives should help to increase awareness of the condition and improve access to diagnosis and treatment. This article was authored by Maciej Bonak, Paul Burchart, Christof Klebes, and others.