Question

A 51-year-old with type 2 diabetes (no ASCVD) and LDL-C 128 mg/dL asks about lipids. What statin strategy aligns with US guidance?

Accepted Answer

Moderate-intensity statin for ages 40-75 with diabetes and LDL >=70 mg/dL

Answer

No statin if LDL <130 mg/dL

Answer

High-intensity statin only if 10-year risk >=20%

Answer

Ezetimibe monotherapy

Answer

PCSK9 inhibitor monotherapy

Practice question

A 51-year-old with type 2 diabetes (no ASCVD) and LDL-C 128 mg/dL asks about lipids. What statin strategy aligns with US guidance?