Statin therapy prescribing for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A review of current evidence and challenges

Statin therapy prescribing for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A review of current evidence and challenges

Use of statin therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been recommended by most clinical guidelines. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among T2DM patients. It has been proved that statins are effective for primary or secondary CVD prophyla...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Hassan Elnaem, Mohamad Haniki Nik Mohamed, Hasniza Zaman Huri, Shah M Azarisman, Ramadan Mohamed Elkalmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Subjects:
Clinical practice guidelines
dyslipidemia
prescribing patterns
statins
type 2 diabetes mellitus
Online Access:http://www.jpbsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0975-7406;year=2017;volume=9;issue=2;spage=80;epage=87;aulast=Elnaem

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