A 50-year-old with type 2 diabetes (A1c 8.2%) and CKD G2 asks about statins. LDL-C 112 mg/dL. What is recommended?...

Question

A 50-year-old with type 2 diabetes (A1c 8.2%) and CKD G2 asks about statins. LDL-C 112 mg/dL. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Moderate-intensity statin indicated for diabetes age 40-75

Answer

No statin until LDL ≥190

Answer

Ezetimibe monotherapy

Answer

PCSK9 inhibitor first-line

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High-intensity statin only if ASCVD present

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Diabetes and Dyslipidemia