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Type 2 diabetes: statin nonadherence linked to higher LDL cholesterol levels

Miriam Tucker | Clinical Summary | 10 August 2022

In Dutch outpatient database, about 1 in 10 was found to be nonadherent.

Takeaway

Statin nonadherence was found in about 10% of Dutch outpatients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and linked to nonachievement of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLc) targets.

Why this matters

Achieving recommended LDLc targets reduces cardiovascular risk in people with T2D.
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