“People with diabetes represent a huge at-risk population for coronary heart disease and stroke, yet their cholesterol control is currently the weakest link.”Cholesterol management in diabetic patients has not received the attention it deserves. Epidemiological data show that many people with diabetes do not reach their LDL-cholesterol targets.Patients with diabetes often have multiple metabolic disorders, […]
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LDL-Cholesterol Targets for People with Diabetes
Patients with diabetes combined with dyslipidemia have a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease.Among these, poor control of low‑density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‑C) is recognized as the primary risk factor.For people with diabetes, individualized LDL‑C targets should be set based onwhether they have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and their age.Patients without atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Patients with […]