Pattern of dyslipidaemia in relation to statin use in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a tertiary care hospital

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Pattern of dyslipidaemia in relation to statin use in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a tertiary care hospital

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 25 , issue 1 , 2020 , pages: 6–11
DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2019.1686869
Author(s): S Naidoo Private Practice, South Africa , FJ Raal Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa
Keywords: type 2 diabetes , dyslipidaemia , statin , lipid
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Abstract

Introduction: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. Strict goal-directed lipid control in patients with diabetes is associated with better cardiovascular outcomes.
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