Diabetes & Cholesterol
Answers to common questions about diabetes & cholesterol.
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Why is cholesterol important if my sugar is controlled?
Because cardiovascular risk depends on more than glucose alone.
Abnormal LDL cholesterol and other lipid abnormalities can contribute to atherosclerosis.
Is LDL cholesterol important in diabetes?
Yes.
For many people with diabetes, reducing LDL cholesterol is an important part of cardiovascular risk reduction.
Do all people with diabetes need a statin?
Not necessarily in exactly the same way. Statin therapy depends on factors such as age, cardiovascular risk, existing cardiovascular disease and other clinical factors.