A 63-year-old with type 2 diabetes (A1c 8.2%) and LDL-C 3.1 mmol/L, no ASCVD, asks about statins. What is the recommended baseline therapy?...

Question

A 63-year-old with type 2 diabetes (A1c 8.2%) and LDL-C 3.1 mmol/L, no ASCVD, asks about statins. What is the recommended baseline therapy?

Accepted Answer

Moderate-intensity statin for all adults 40-75 with diabetes

Answer

No statin unless 10-year ASCVD risk >= 20%

Answer

High-intensity statin only if LDL-C >= 4.9 mmol/L

Answer

Ezetimibe monotherapy

Answer

PCSK9 inhibitor first-line

Primary Prevention-Statins in Diabetes — MRCP Part 1 MCQ