Question

A 60-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and prior myocardial infarction is reviewed. His LDL cholesterol is 3.0 mmol/L. What is the most appropriate management regarding lipids?

Accepted Answer

Commence high-intensity statin therapy

Answer

No lipid-lowering is needed as LDL is acceptable

Answer

Use omega-3 supplements alone

Answer

Start fibrate monotherapy

Answer

Use diet alone without pharmacotherapy

Practice question

A 60-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and prior myocardial infarction is reviewed. His LDL cholesterol is 3.0 mmol/L. What is the most appropriate management regarding lipids?