Low statin use in people with diabetes despite cardioprotective effects, guidelines
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 05:02
in Health & Medicine
Nearly 2 out of 5 people with diabetes who could benefit from statin therapy to lower their risk of future heart attack, stroke and related death were not prescribed one, according to new research. The analysis also showed wide variation in statin use across cardiology practices included in the study.