Good cholesterol not as protective in people with type 2 diabetes
Thursday, December 24, 2009 - 16:35
in Health & Medicine
HDL, known as "good cholesterol," helps protect blood vessels and the heart, but a small European study shows that HDL in men with type 2 diabetes lacks this protective capacity. However, preliminary results indicate that extended-release niacin may help the HDL work better in these patients.