Question

A 55-year-old man with new T2D and ASCVD risk 8% asks about statins. According to ADA and USPSTF, what is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Moderate-intensity statin is reasonable for diabetes age 40-75

Answer

No statin because risk <10%

Answer

High-intensity statin mandatory for all diabetics

Answer

Niacin instead of statin

Answer

Statin only if LDL >160 mg/dL

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with new T2D and ASCVD risk 8% asks about statins. According to ADA and USPSTF, what is appropriate?