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Published Online, 23 August 2005, www.theannals.com, DOI 10.1345/aph.1G069.
 The Annals of Pharmacotherapy: Vol. 39, No. 10, pp. 1714-1718. DOI 10.1345/aph.1G069
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Lipid Management with Statins in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Brian K Irons, PharmD BCPS1, and Lisa A Kroon, PharmD CDE2

1 Division Head, Primary Care, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
2 Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of California, San Francisco, CA

Reprints: Dr. Irons, TTUHSC—School of Pharmacy, 3601 4th St., Ste. 1C162, Lubbock, TX 79430-8162, fax 806/743-4209, brian.irons{at}ttuhsc.edu

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To provide an update on lipid management and recent modifications in cholesterol guidelines for use of hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins), specifically in patients with diabetes.

DATA SOURCES: Studies and guidelines were identified through a MEDLINE search (1996-April 2005).

STUDY SELECTION AND DATA EXTRACTION: Studies were selected for review if the primary treatment intervention was a statin, at least 4% of the study population held a diagnosis of diabetes, and diabetes subgroup analysis was available.

DATA SYNTHESIS: The Heart Protection Study demonstrated an approximately 25% relative risk reduction of a first coronary event in patients with diabetes, a reduction similar to those without diabetes. In subjects with diabetes, a significant reduction in coronary events was noted regardless of the baseline cholesterol level. The Collaborative Atorvastatin Diabetes Study demonstrated a 37% relative risk reduction in the primary prevention of cardiovascular morbidity in patients with diabetes.

CONCLUSIONS: Based on the current literature, a low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) level <100 mg/dL remains an appropriate goal for patients with diabetes in the absence of established cardiovascular disease. For higher-risk patients, such as those with diabetes and a history of cardiovascular disease, a more stringent LDL-C goal of <70 mg/dL is an option according to current clinical trial evidence. At least a 30-40% reduction in the LDL-C level is advisable when initiating statin therapy.

Key Words: diabetes, lipids, statins

Published Online, August 23, 2005. www.theannals.com, DOI 10.1345/aph.1G069

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