A survey on intensity of statin therapy among diabetes mellitus patients in secondary care practice

ConclusionsDyslipidemia, a risk factor for the development and progression of atherosclerosis among diabetes mellitus patients, is not being treated in secondary care practice as per the ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines of 2013. Initiating moderate-intensity statin therapy among non-statin users and shifting patients on low-intensity to moderate-intensity statin therapy would help these patients in achieving the desired serum LDL cholesterol level of<  70 mg/dl.
Source: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research