Real-World Data on the Incidence of Macrovascular Complications in Japanese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: The Sitagliptin Registration Type 2 Diabetes-Juntendo Collaborating Project
ConclusionThe extended SPIRITS-J study demonstrated that optimal comprehensive management in patients with type 2 diabetes according to the recent practice guidelines has succeeded in preventing macrovascular complications in Japan. This study suggests that more intensive LDL-C-lowering therapy is important for further prevention of macrovascular complications even in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes (UMIN 000004121).
Source: Diabetes Therapy - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
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