A 52-year-old with type 2 diabetes has LDL-C 110 mg/dL and no ASCVD. Best lipid management?...

Question

A 52-year-old with type 2 diabetes has LDL-C 110 mg/dL and no ASCVD. Best lipid management?

Accepted Answer

Start a moderate-intensity statin.

Answer

No statin is indicated.

Answer

Start a PCSK9 inhibitor.

Answer

Start high-intensity statin in all diabetics 40-75.

Answer

Use niacin to raise HDL.

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Type 2 Diabetes-Primary Prevention Lipids