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Use of statin therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and
Studies have demonstrated that coronary artery calcification on one hand
kidney disease
This study was designed to reflect the optimal treatment of diabetic dyslipidaemia in the
Reduce the risk of MI and stroke in adult patients with type 2 diabetes without CHD, but MI and stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with multiple risk factors for CHD but without clinically evident CHD
Only a few cases of rhabdomyolysis occur per million people taking statins
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Metformin is the cornerstone of diabetes therapy, especially for type 2 diabetes
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When we compared atorvastatin versus placebo, composite primary end point rates were 13
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The rosuvastatin group was more likely, 7
Reduce the risk of MI and stroke in adult patients with type 2 diabetes without CHD, but with multiple risk factors (
Reduce the risk of MI and stroke in adult patients with type 2 diabetes without CHD, but If an adult with type 2 diabetes does not have established cardiovascular disease (CVD), offer atorvastatin 20 mg once daily for primary prevention of CVD if: The person is aged 84 years and younger, and their estimated 10-year risk of developing CVD is 10% or more
There is some evidence that atorvastatin can raise blood sugar in some people
Sometimes, diet and exercise aren’t enough to reduce cholesterol levels for some women